"Just a quick update, I've had a lot of messages because stuff gets said and lost in translation, but nine days ago, I was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which is basically when a cranial nerve is attacked by a virus. It can take six to eight weeks - it can even take over a year - for recovery, but there's a 70 per cent chance of full recovery."
"According to the NHS, the syndrome is caused by a virus affecting the facial nerve. Symptoms include blisters in the ears and on the roof of the mouth, as well as tenderness and weakness in the face. Less than 50 per cent of sufferers make a complete recovery, with the condition usually treated with steroids, antiviral medication and advice on eye care and facial rehabilitation."
Andy Morrison, 55, is a Scottish former central defender who played professionally from 1987 to 2001 for clubs including Plymouth Argyle, Blackburn Rovers, Blackpool, Huddersfield Town, and Manchester City. He captained Manchester City to Premier League promotion in 1999. After retiring in 2002, Morrison pursued coaching, winning Welsh titles with Connah's Quay Nomads and working with Sri Lanka's national team. Recently, Morrison announced his diagnosis with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a viral condition attacking the facial nerve causing blisters and facial weakness. The syndrome affects less than 50% of sufferers with complete recovery, though Morrison reports a 70% recovery chance. Treatment involves steroids, antiviral medication, and facial rehabilitation. Recovery typically takes six to eight weeks but can extend over a year.
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