What triggers Ramsay Hunt syndrome? What causes Ramsay Hunt syndrome?

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is a neurological condition caused by the Varicella Zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox which causes inflammation of the nerves involved in facial motions.

When the nerves become inflamed, their capacity to function is lost, resulting in temporary facial palsy or paralysis. This means that the infected person’s facial muscles are unable to get vital signals to function properly.

The virus remains in your nerves even after chickenpox has cleared. It could be reawakened years later. When this happens, it can affect your facial nerves.

Doctors believe that VZV can reactivate due to a weakened immune system. According to several research, stress is also a trigger since it suppresses the immune system.

Painful, red rash and blisters in and around the ear, as well as facial paralysis on the same side, are symptoms. Aside from Tinnitus or ringing sounds, patients suffer hearing loss in the impacted ear.