And now, he’s been forced to cancel some more shows. Obviously, it’s not something fans had hoped for, but we can only imagine they’ll want the singer to focus on his health at this time.
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“Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a complication of shingles, caused by the same virus as chickenpox (VZV), that can lead to facial paralysis. The virus becomes reactivated after laying dormant for years and causes inflammation and irritation on the facial nerves.
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VZV is harmless unless it is reactivated and should this happen new symptoms will appear, reports HollywoodLife. The virus can be reactivated when the immune system is weakened, and less able to fight off infection. Stress is often a trigger,” according to the Daily Mail. “Treatment usually involves antiviral medication.”