Causes Of Congenital Insensitivity To Pain

Congenital insensitivity to pain is a very rare disorder that prevents an individual from feeling pain. While individuals born with this disorder can discern the difference between feelings of hot and cold and pressure and lightness of touch, they cannot tell when this has caused an injury. Congenital insensitivity to pain can be dangerous as the individual can become grievously injured and due to the absence of pain, may be unaware of their injury or how severe it is. As such, the life expectancy is lower for those with the disorder.