“After resting and consulting with my doctors, family and team, I went to Europe in an attempt to continue the tour,” the statement read. “I did six live shows, but it really took me away.” After a performance at Rock in Rio in Brazil, Bieber wrote, “exhaustion overwhelmed me and I realized I have to prioritize my health right now.” “Well, I will be taking a break from touring for now,” according to the statement. “I’ll be fine, but I need time to rest and get better.” According to the Mayo Clinic, Ramsay Hunt syndrome “occurs when an outbreak of shingles affects the facial nerve near one of your ears. In addition to the painful shingles rash, Ramsay Hunt syndrome can cause facial paralysis and hearing loss in the affected ear.”
