The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Herpes zoster oticus may include:
List of 7 Herpes zoster oticus Symptoms
Note that Herpes zoster oticus symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Herpes zoster oticus signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome type I, which is caused by the spread of the varicella-zoster virus to facial nerves, is characterized by intense ear pain, a rash around the ear, mouth, face, neck, and scalp, and paralysis of facial nerves. Other symptoms may include hearing loss, vertigo (abnormal sensation of movement), and tinnitus (abnormal sounds). Taste loss in the tongue and dry mouth and eyes may also occur. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Type I Information Page: NINDS)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
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The phrase "signs of Herpes zoster oticus" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Herpes zoster oticus has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Herpes zoster oticus signs or Herpes zoster oticus symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Herpes zoster oticus symptoms.
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