‘Ramsay Hunt syndrome is not completely new to Mumbai’: Experts on Justin Bieber’s video about the disorder

After singer Justin Bieber brought attention of the world to the Ramsay Hunt syndrome, there has been greater curiosity among people about the neurological disorder. Though RHS is rare, city neurologists say they have treated other conditions closely related to it

Justin Bieber during a performance. Image credit: AFP

In a message to his fans about the cancellation of his upcoming concerts, Canadian singer Justin Bieber opened up about a viral infection ‘Ramsay Hunt syndrome’ (RHS) he was suffering from, in an Instagram post on June 11. In the video, the performer showed how the condition had paralysed one side of the performer’s face and that he will need time to rest and recover.

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