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Indicators for poor prognosis of Bell’s palsy
| Complete palsy |
| Absent recovery by 3 weeks |
| Age >60 years |
| Severe pain |
| Ramsey Hunt syndrome |
| Presence of conditions causing secondary facial nerve palsy |
| Reduction of the compound muscle action potential >50% |
