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Treatment For Brachial Neuritis

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Diagnosis

The doctor typically interviews the patient about many physical and psychological factors.

Medical and Personal History. The doctor should take a medical and personal history and may ask about the following:

Past and present medical problems
Medications or drugs being used
Any history of psychological problems, including stress, anxiety, or depression

Sexual History. In addition the doctor will ask about the patient's sexual history, which may include:

The nature of the onset of the dysfuncti...

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