Symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus

General information about symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus. Furthermore, symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus.

List of symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Herpes zoster oticus includes:

• Hearing loss
• Vertigo
• Tinnitus
• Facial paralysis
• Tongue taste loss
• Dry mouth
• Dry eyes

Symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus: 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. ¹

More symptoms of Herpes zoster oticus: In addition to the above information, to get a full picture of the possible symptoms of this condition and its related conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by complications of Herpes zoster oticus, underlying causes of Herpes zoster oticus, associated conditions for Herpes zoster oticus, risk factors for Herpes zoster oticus, or other related conditions.

Medical articles on symptoms: These general reference articles may be of interest:

• Symptoms of the Silent Killer Diseases
• Symptoms and Medical Malpractice