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