Ramsay Hunt syndrome
Overview
Facial paralysis with a vesicular eruption.
Symptoms
* Rash * Vesicular eruption * Otalgia * Paralysis of facial muscles * Pruritus * Paresthesia * Boring * Fatigue * Malaise * Muscle weakness
Causes
Varicella-zoster virus
Treatment
Specific symptomatic measures to improve gait stability and efficiency may improve functional abilities –Assistive devices (e.g., canes, walkers, wheelchairs) –Orthotics (e.g., ankle-foot orthoses for foot drop) –Physical therapy