<prompt> Synkinesis is a sequel of ?Facial nerve paralysisTrigeminal nerve paralysisSuperficial temporal nerve paralysisGreater Petrosal nerve paralysis  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., Facial nerve paralysis Clinical features of Bells 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. Synkinesis and crocodile tear are sequelae of Bells palsy :- Synkinesis or facial synkinesis is a common sequelae to Bells palsy. This is due to cross innervation of nerve fibres during recovery. When the patient wishes to close the eye, corner of mouth also twiches and vice versa. Crocodile tear gustatory lacrimation is due to faulty regeneration of parasympathetic fibres which now supply lacrimal gland instead of the salivary glands. 