This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Unknown
True about Bell&;s palsy - 
Select and explain. 
A. Spontaneous recovery, B. Steroid contraindicated, C. 25% have resolved, D. Antibiotics mainstay of treatment
A: Spontaneous recovery
Answer: A: Spontaneous recovery 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Spontaneous recovery o Majority of patients with Bell's palsy recover completely. o Steroids are the mainstay of treatment. Clinical features of Bell's palsy o Acute onset, ipsilateral facial paralysis. o Facial paralysis is usually preceded by pain behind the ear. o The patient is unable to close his eyes. o Bells phenomenon, i.e. on attempting to close the eye, eyeball turns up and out. o The face becomes asymmetrical and saliva dribbles from the angle of mouth, o Ipsilateral loss of taste sensation, salivation and lacrimation. o Intolerance to high pitched or loud sound (hyperacusis). o Most patients (80%) recover within few weeks to months.