Justin Bieber, who is currently preparing for his world tour, announced on IG Stories on the 7th that the upcoming 130-date Justice World Tour has been put on hold because his condition has gotten worse and doctors have ordered him to rest.
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is a neurological disorder that is also a common form of peripheral facial palsy. It is usually caused by the virus varicella zoster, which causes nerve inflammation and usually occurs in people who have had chickenpox, and once recovered the virus remains in the body waiting for the right time to activate. Patients usually start with pain in one half of the ear, followed by facial paralysis and blisters on the same side of the face 2-3 days later. The blisters usually appear after the facial palsy and they usually grow on one of the outer ear shells or in the mouth, but some people develop them on both sides at the same time.
Initially, the patient will have temporary hearing problems and facial paralysis, but it can also cause eye pain because the facial nerve cannot control the muscles in the eye, resulting in eye pain and blurred vision when it is difficult to close the eye for long periods of time. In addition herpes brings on neuralgia that causes pain in the ears and upper jaw of the mouth.
The virus is latent and once the patient’s immune system is weakened, it will activate the dormant virus. Stress is also considered as a trigger because it suppresses the immune system. The three days following the onset of the disease is the prime treatment period, but the degree and time of nerve recovery varies from person to person, so starting treatment early in the disease can help speed up the chances of recovery.
This is not the first time Justin Bieber has canceled concerts, as he canceled the last 14 shows of his Purpose World Tour in 2017 due to a bout of depression and anxiety. Many illnesses are caused by a weakened immune system that makes it easy for viruses to attack the body, so it’s important to develop good habits and a positive mindset. I hope Justin Bieber can recover quickly and return to the stage to meet his fans.
