ear, nose, and throat disorders
Herpes Zoster Oticus
Symptoms of Herpes Zoster Oticus
The symptoms of herpes zoster oticus include the following: Severe ear pain Fluid-filled blisters (vesicles) on the outside of the ear (pinna) and in the ear canal Temporary or permanent paralysis of one side of the face (similar to Bell Palsy ) Dizziness and Vertigo (a false sensation of moving or spinning) that lasts days to weeks , which may be permanent or which may resolve partially or completely Rarely, headache, confusion, or a stiff neck Sometimes other cranial nerves are affected. 