True about Bell&;s palsy is: (A) Spontaneous recovery, (B) Steroids contraindicated, (C) 25% resolves, (D) Antiobiotics are the mainstay of treatment
Answer is A. 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