What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome type II?
Ramsay Hunt syndrome Type II is a painful rash around the ear that occurs when the varicella zoster virus (the same virus that causes chicken-pox) infects a nerve in the head. It can cause facial paralysis and hearing loss in the affected ear.
How do members experience Ramsay Hunt syndrome type II?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Ramsay Hunt syndrome type II*
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Heart palpitations
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Nothing reported yet
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Irritability
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Nothing reported yet
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Jaw pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Paralysis of face (left side)
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Nothing reported yet
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Slurred speech
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has Ramsay Hunt syndrome type II on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 14 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 11 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 37 |
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