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*

*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.

Top treatments taken by people for Ramsay Hunt syndrome type II*

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 14
70+ 9

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 8
Female 37