CIPA stands for Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis. This condition is extremely rare in children and poses several risks, including:
a. lack of pain perception - children cannot feel pain, making it difficult for them to recognize harmful stimuli. b. lack of temperature sensitivity - they cannot tell hot from cold, which prevents them from enjoying simple things like hot chocolate or smoothies. c. absence of any real nerve sensations - they are unaware of what’s happening around them.
Without the ability to sense these nerve-related feelings, children are restricted in many activities to ensure their safety.
