Broadway star Susan Egan reveals Bell’s palsy diagnosis after suffering facial paralysis
nypost.comwrote on Instagram. “I’m told it’s triggered by a virus, and it seems we have one of those lurking about.“I should make a full recovery, but like Justin Bieber (good company!), who announced a similar condition, I’m unable to perform at this time, and thus will not be on tour with Disney Princess – The Concert this fall.”Bell’s palsy is a condition that causes temporary facial paralysis.
It’s “the most common cause of facial paralysis, although its exact cause is unknown,” according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.The condition’s symptoms appear “suddenly” over the course of two to three days but can improve without treatment “after a few weeks.” Recovery can take about six months in some cases.A post shared by Susan Egan (@iamsusanegan)Egan referred to Bieber’s Ramsay Hunt Syndrome diagnosis, which caused him to have partial facial paralysis back in June.
The pop star was forced to postpone his world tour following the diagnosis.According to New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital, Ramsay Hunt syndrome is marked by a painful rash around the ear, on the face, or on the mouth.
It manifests when the varicella-zoster virus infects a nerve in the head, sometimes causing paralysis. Even though Disney fanatics won’t see Egan performing on stage, she’s still going to be carrying out her duties as the executive producer behind the scenes.
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