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How is genital numbness diagnosed?

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so the diagnosis of genital numbness is  typically made with a history and physical   in some cases there are other tests like  penile Doppler ultrasounds that can assess   the blood flow to the genitals or even special  screening tests called biophysiometry and these   assess the sensation on your fingertip as  well as the genitals to vibration a lot of   times you won't get those treatments because  unfortunately there's very few things that   can reverse genital numbness when it's there  however sometimes you can be referred to a   neurologist for some more additional testing  of specific n...

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  • Q: What is typically used to diagnose genital numbness?
    A: A history and physical examination are typically used to diagnose genital numbness.
  • Q: What tests may be used to assess blood flow to the genitals?
    A: Penile Doppler ultrasounds may be used to assess blood flow to the genitals.
  • Q: Can genital numbness be reversed?
    A: Unfortunately, there are very few treatments that can reverse genital numbness once it has occurred.

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