Justin Bieber shares he has Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Justin Bieber on Friday shared the reason he is taking a break from performing, telling his Instagram followers that he has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome.

The syndrome occurs when a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near one of your ears.

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In addition to the painful shingles rash, Ramsay Hunt syndrome can cause facial paralysis and hearing loss in the affected ear.

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"It is from this virus that attacks the nerve in my ear and my facial nerves and has caused my face to have paralysis," he said

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According to the Mayo Clinic, Ramsay Hunt syndrome "occurs when a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near one of your ears.

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He said he doesn't know how long it will take for him to recover.

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He thanked his fans for being patient, and said he's been doing facial exercises to help.

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Earlier this week, Bieber, 28, announced he would be postponing a few shows due to an ongoing health issue.

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