10 Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Symptoms
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Ear Pain
The blistering rash associated with Ramsay Hunt syndrome can cause localized pain. The blisters are often raw, itchy and sensitive. Sometimes the rash spreads to the outer ear, mouth and upper neck region, causing pain in the affected areas.
Nerve pain in the ear, called otalgia, can cause intense discomfort. If the source of pain is inside the ear, it's considered the primary area. The pain caused by the nerve can migrate to the neck area.
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