PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Congenital insensitivity to pain
In a Grey's Anatomy episode, this little girl thought she was a superhero because she
felt no pain.
Is a condition that inhibits the ability to perceive physical pain.
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- Lack of awareness of physical danger
- Lack of pain sensation
- Oral damage
- Fractured bones
RECOMENDATIONS
- Wear protective eyewear
- Teach them to get help
- Get rest
- Physical therapy
- Exercise
Is an autosomal recessive disorder
The girl who can’t feel pain
“Everyone thought, ‘Oh, what a good baby you have’. But the signs, as time went on, the red flags started going up”.
