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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 and 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, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Adenoidectomy.

Advanced in Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis

Dr. Jodi J. Hawes

Neurology

Advanced in Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis

Dr. Jodi J. Hawes

Neurology

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

2301 Erwin Rd,

Durham, NC

919-684-8111

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Jodi Hawes is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hawes and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hawes is currently accepting new patients.

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Advanced in Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis

Dr. Michael A. Kelly

Neurology

Advanced in Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis

Dr. Michael A. Kelly

Neurology

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S 1st Ave,

Maywood, IL

708-216-9000

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Michael Kelly is a Neurologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Kelly and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Stroke. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.