All of the following are seen in bell's palsy

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All of the following are seen in bell’s palsy except -

    1. Ipsilateral-facial palsy
    1. Ipsilateral-loss of taste sensation
    1. Hyperacusis
    1. Ipsilateral ptosis

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Clinical features of Bell’s palsy

  • Acute onset, ipsilateral facial paralysis.
  • Facial paralysis is usually preceded by pain behind the ear.
  • Patient is unable to close his eyes.
  • Bells phenomenon, i.e. on attempting to close the eye, eyeball turns up and out.
  • Face becomes asymmetrical and saliva dribbles from angle of mouth.
  • Ipsilateral loss of taste sensation, salivation and lacrimation.
  • Intolerance to high pitched or loud sound (hyperacusis).
  • Most patients (80%) recover within few weeks to months.