UNC doctor explains what's causing Justin Bieber's condition

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Pop star Justin Bieber’s announcement that

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he’s postponing his tour after half of his face became paralyzed

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has people wondering about the condition behind it.

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The condition is called Ramsay Hunt syndrome,

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and it’s just one of many causes of facial paralysis.

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