What is it called when you can't feel pain?

Question

I heard about a condition where people don't feel physical pain. It sounds really dangerous, like if you injure yourself you wouldn't know. What is that called?

Manish Sharma · Accepted Answer

It is medically called congenital insensitivity to pain or analgesia. Since this can lead to unnoticed injuries, diagnosing it requires specialized genetic or neurological tests which can be expensive. It is best to plan your health insurance and checkups carefully.

Sneha Roy · Answer

Is this called congenital analgesia? It sounds so terrifying because pain is actually a warning signal for our body. Has anyone here actually met someone with this condition? I worry so much about how they manage daily life without getting hurt.

Karthik Subramanian · Answer

It is called congenital insensitivity to pain. My uncle always said that pain is God's way of keeping us safe from injuries. While traditional wisdom tells us to be extremely cautious with body changes, you should consult a proper neurologist to understand this condition safely.

Sandeep Patil · Answer

This condition is known as congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP). It is a rare genetic disorder, not something you can diagnose or treat with random internet tips. If you or a family member show signs of this, immediately consult a pediatric neurologist for proper testing.

Arjun Malhotra · Answer

Hey, don't worry, this is an extremely rare genetic condition called congenital analgesia. If you are just curious, it is a fascinating topic, but if you are experiencing sudden numbness in any body part, that is different and you should get it checked by a doctor right away.

What is it called when you can't feel pain?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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