Manifestations of Hunt syndrome

Hunt syndrome is a peripheral facial palsy disorder. It can present with manifestations of peripheral facial palsy along with severe pain in the ipsilateral ear, and after 2-3 days of pain, a herpetic rash can be found in the ear. It can also present with dysfunctional movement of ipsilateral facial muscles and eyelids, and in severe cases, hearing loss and balance dysfunction. For the etiology of Hunt syndrome, it is considered to be a viral infection when a person’s immunity is low, resulting in damage to the nerves, and Hunt syndrome can occur. In terms of treatment, hormones are usually used clinically, together with nerve-nourishing drugs, such as dexamethasone and methylcobalamin, which are often used for intravenous or oral administration. If the pain is severe, oral painkillers can be used, along with acupuncture and massage to relieve facial paralysis.