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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
By Katherine George Your Health

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Ramsay Hunt syndrome, also known as herpes zoster oticus, is a rare type of shingles. It occurs when a shingles outbreak affects a facial nerve near one ear causing facial paralysis and hearing loss in one ear. To learn more, we’ve created a complete overview of this condition, including symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatment options. 

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Biggest Health Myths About Shingles
Medically Reviewed by Patty Weasler, RN Your Health

Biggest Health Myths About Shingles

When you think of shingles, you probably think of roofing materials first (maybe). However, while shingles are a very real health threat to many people, there is a vaccine and there is some misinformation floating around about it. Let’s attempt to clear up six things about shingles, so you’re better prepared to deal with it if it rears its ugly head.

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