Justin Bieber has canceled his upcoming appearance at
Madison Square Garden after announcing to his fans that he has been
diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
He took to his Instagram page to explain why he had to push
back the dates on his world tour. He talked about how Ramsay Hunt Syndrome has
currently left half of his face paralyzed.
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome affects around five of every 100,000
people, caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.
Dr. Helen Valsamis, chief of neurology at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings
County, explained that the virus stays dormant in the body when someone
contracts chickenpox but can be reactivated in times of stress or when one’s
immune system is compromised.
There are treatments available for this disorder, although
it may take weeks to fully recover for the 28-year-old international
popstar.