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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a medical condition characterized by otalgia (ear pain), ipsilateral facial paralysis, and vesicular rashes on the skin of the ear. It is caused by the reactivation of the Varicella-zoster virus in the facial nerve. Antivirals and corticosteroids are the medications used in the treatment of this condition.

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What is the correct dosage of steroids for Ramsay Hunt?

Query: Hi doctor, I was just diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt ( like Bell's palsy but due to varicella) last week after having the shingles two weeks before. I have moderate facial paralysis. About twenty-five years ago, I had Bell's palsy on the same side, treated successfully then. I am otherwise a healthy per...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through your previous history of the disease and the available investigations, I think you are getting the correct treatment. As far as steroids are concerned, they are used in loading dose at the beginning to reduce edema (swelling)...  Read Full »

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