Hailey Bieber wants fans to know that her husband, Canadian pop star Justin Bieber, is fine after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.
Hailey, 25, appeared in Good Morning America (GMA) on Wednesday and shared that Justin, 28, “is doing very well.”
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“It’s getting better every day,” Hailey said. “He’s doing a lot better and he’s obviously going through a very scary and random situation, but he’ll be totally fine.”
Justin was forced to cancel some of his upcoming shows last week, sharing on Instagram that he was suffering from the syndrome that causes facial paralysis.
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In a video posted on the social media platform on June 10, Justin showed the extent of the paralysis on one side of his face.
2:22 Justin Bieber reveals facial paralysis as a result of Ramsay Hunt syndrome Justin Bieber reveals facial paralysis as a result of Ramsay Hunt syndrome
“As you can see, that eye doesn’t blink, I can’t smile on that side of the face, that nostril doesn’t move,” he said in the video.
“This is pretty serious as you can see,” he added. “I wish that wasn’t the case, but obviously my body tells me I have to slow down.”
Hailey told GMA that they have a lot of support and that they feel the love of fans, family and friends.
“He’s doing really well. He’s getting better every day.” – #HaileyBieber makes an update on her husband @justinbieber after she revealed her diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. pic.twitter.com/Ou2IEqsHhf
– Good Morning America (@GMA) June 15, 2022
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“Every person has sent good wishes, advice, recommendations. In fact, it’s been really amazing.”
He also added that while the couple has had their share of health fears recently (she suffered a mini stroke earlier this year and underwent surgery to close a hole in her heart), she believes the their essays have helped them build a stronger bond.
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“I think a lot of that, honestly, is that it’s very close to us because you’re going through it together, you’re there for each other, you support each other and there’s something that really unites you through these times. “.
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber. Getty Images
Justin updated the fans in a post, in which he said he relied on his faith to help him get through a difficult time.
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“Every day has been improving and through all the inconveniences I have found solace in the one who designed me and knows me. I remember him knowing me all. He knows the darkest parts of me that I want no one to know, and he constantly welcomes me into his loving arms. That prospect has given me peace during this horrible storm that I am facing. “
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome results from the reactivation of a viral infection, according to Dr. Charles Nduka, a plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon consultant in Brighton, England.
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“Many people will have heard of chickenpox and chickenpox can cause a reactivation of the virus in the form of tiles, which is a rash that will form in the body,” he said in an interview with Reuters. “If this rash occurs near the facial nerve, it can cause a sudden onset of facial paralysis, often associated with some pain around or behind the ear.”
People who develop Ramsay Hunt Syndrome often have another problem at the same time that it causes their immune system to be suppressed, according to Nduka, who is also the co-founder of the charity Facial Palsy UK.
Patients with the syndrome will often notice that their eyes dry out and their inability to hold fluid in their mouths.
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4:59 What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome? What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome?
“The symptoms Mr Bieber has described are classic for facial paralysis,” Nduka said. “Just brushing your teeth and trying to spit out your toothpaste can be very difficult if one side of your face is paralyzed.”
Ramsay Hunt syndrome has an annual incidence of 3.2 to 4.2 cases per 1,000, according to the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).
About 75 percent of patients with the syndrome who receive early treatment are expected to fully recover, he added.
“I see patients who are in the entertainment industry often with facial paralysis and have this very specific problem because of their livelihood,” Nduka added.
– with Reuters files
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