How To Treat & Manage Congenital Insensitivity To Pain (CIPA)

Regular Checkups And Injury Treatment

The biggest danger for people with congenital insensitivity to pain is that they will get injured without realizing it and then let the injury go untreated. Over time, minor things like a scratch on the foot may become infected and create serious problems. There is also the risk of a person getting a severe illness and not realizing it because they are not feeling any pain. The primary way of preventing these issues is with regular and thorough checkups. Each night, it is a good idea to check the body for any bruises, scratches, or cuts. People need to get a primary care physician who is knowledgeable about congenital insensitivity to pain and get frequent checkups at the doctor's office. Even small injuries should be treated as soon as possible, and any medical symptom needs to be carefully recorded and reported. Regular checkups and injury treatment are the primary way of dealing with the dangers associated with congenital insensitivity to pain.

Keep reading to learn how to prevent injuries from happening to those with congenital insensitivity to pain.