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I went to a dischem clinic this morning and a nurse wrote me a referral letter. in it she wrote: "patient has history of chickenpox as a child. now complains of bells palsy like symptoms. please follow up." what do you suggest i do next please?
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Management: Discuss and review the findings with your physician or during a virtual consult. Steroids may be helpful and recovery. Most patients recover within 6 months.
Answered 8/4/2020
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