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What is the definition of Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis?

Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA) also known as hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type IV, is an inherited disease where there is an inability to feel pain and temperature, and decreased or absent sweating (anhidrosis). The signs and symptoms of CIPA usually appear at birth or during infancy. The inability to feel pain and temperature often leads to repeated, severe injuries and unintentional self-injury is common. People with CIPA may also heal slowly from skin and bone injuries, which can lead to chronic bone infections (osteomyelitis) or a condition called Charcot joints. Absent sweating can cause recurrent, high fevers (hyperpyrexia) and seizures brought on by high temperature (febrile seizures). Other features may include dental caries, difficulty controlling urine and defecating (urine and fecal incontinence), behavioral or emotional problems and intellectual disability. CIPA is caused by changes in the NTRK1 gene. Inheritance is autosomal recessive.

What are the alternative names for Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis?

Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis
CIPA
Familial dysautonomia, type 2
Familial dysautonomia, type II
HSAN 4
HSAN IV
HSNAN4
Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy 4
Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IV
Insensitivity to pain, congenital, with anhidrosis
Neuropathy, congenital sensory, with anhidrosis

Who are the top Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis Local Doctors?

Elite in Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis

Ningbo Li

Elite in Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis

Ningbo Li

No. 1095 Jie Fang Road,

Wuhan, CN

Ningbo Li practices in Wuhan, China. Li is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis. Their top areas of expertise are Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Anhidrosis, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, and Adenoidectomy.

Experienced in Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis

Dr. Archana Goel

Internal Medicine

Experienced in Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis

Dr. Archana Goel

Internal Medicine

Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

1710 N Randall Rd, Ste 250,

Elgin, IL

847-214-5740

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Archana Goel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Goel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

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Experienced in Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis

Dr. Shereen Mohis

Family Medicine

Experienced in Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis

Dr. Shereen Mohis

Family Medicine

Aurora Family Medicine

200 E Ryan Rd,

Oak Creek, WI

414-570-3590

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Shereen Mohis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Dr. Mohis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Obesity in Children.