{"id":196087,"date":"2022-11-30T05:00:09","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T05:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=196087"},"modified":"2023-08-25T10:53:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T10:53:13","slug":"ramsay-hunt-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/ramsay-hunt-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramsay hunt syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A condition caused by herpes zoster of the geniculate ganglion of the brain or neuritis of the facial nerve and characterized by severe facial palsy and vesicular eruption in the pharynx, external ear canal, tongue, and occipital area. Deafness, tinnitus, and vertigo may be present.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Ramsay-Hunt syndrome is a variation of herpes zoster (shingles) that impacts the facial nerve. Its symptoms encompass facial paralysis, severe ear discomfort, hearing impairment, loss of taste, a painful rash on the affected facial area, and pain in other body regions connected to the facial nerve. Management involves the use of antiviral medications and, on occasion, anti-inflammatory drugs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A condition caused by herpes zoster of the geniculate ganglion of the brain or neuritis of the facial nerve and characterized by severe facial palsy and vesicular eruption in the pharynx, external ear canal, tongue, and occipital area. Deafness, tinnitus, and vertigo may be present. 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