is ramsay hunt syndrome curable - #21214
I am really worried about my dad’s health right now. He started having these really painful blister things around his ear and it turns out it’s because of Ramsay Hunt syndrome. We went to the doctor, and they said it’s caused by the same virus that gives you chickenpox, which is super confusing. The weird part is, he’s also experiencing hearing loss in that ear, and I can’t help but feel anxious when I think about the future. I heard that Ramsay Hunt syndrome curable might depend on how quickly you catch it, and we’ve been on it like ASAP but what if we didn’t do it quick enough? He’s taking antivirals and steroids, but I keep reading mixed things online about recovery. Like does Ramsay Hunt syndrome curable mean it can go away completely or will he always have some weird aftereffects? I’ve seen some reports saying that early treatment helps a lot, but how early is early, really? And can he ever regain his hearing? We just wanna make sure he gets all the care he needs, and the thought of him dealing with lasting effects from Ramsay Hunt syndrome is really hard to accept. What’s the prognosis like?
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