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True about Bell&;s palsy is

Spontaneous recovery

Steroids contraindicated

25% resolves

Antiobiotics are the mainstay of treatment

High-Yield Explanation

Bell`s palsy is the most common cause of acute LMN facial palsy.Cause- Idiopathic/ Herpes simplex virusSpontaneous resolution in the majority of the casesElectrophysiological testing monitors prognosis and recoveryTreatment- Steroids, Acyclovir, Physiotherapy, eye care (corneal protection)Ref: Hazarika; 3rd ed; Pg 185

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