Does anyone know what Ramsay Hunt Disease is and can be?

Question

Sister has been dizzy for over one year
had all sort of tests told it is RHD and that
the doctor does not know much about
this illness

Answer 1

Try this link:

http://rarediseases.about.com/od/rarediseasesr/a/081304.htm

Answer 2

There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Cold sores sometimes called fever blisters, are groups of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red, swollen, and sore. The blisters may break open, leak a clear fluid, and then scab over after a few days. They usually heal in several days to 2 weeks.
The herpes simplex virus usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It is usually spread when a person touches a cold sore or touches infected fluid—such as from sharing eating utensils or razors, kissing an infected person, or touching that person's saliva. A parent who has a cold sore often spreads the infection to his or her child in this way. Cold sores can also be spread to other areas of the body.
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Answer 3

Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a condition caused by herpes zoster of the geniculate ganglion of the brain or neuritis{inflammation} of the facial nerve and characterized by severe facial palsy and vesicular eruption in the pharnyx, external ear canal, tongue, and occipital area. Deafness, tinnitus, and vertigo may be present. Unffortunately, I only learned the definition for school and we didn't go further in depth.

Answer 4

http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/001647.htm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ramsay-hunt-syndrome/DS00878

These two sites will give you excellent information on the syndrome. It is imminently treatable.