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What is the difference between congenital insensitivity to pain & congenital indifference to pain?

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Difference: An insensitivity would mean that the person does not actually feel the pain. An indifference would mean that the person can feel pain, but doesn't seem to care. They could be due to several factors but can be dangerous if the person doesn't respond appropriately to pain. Pain is a warning that something is wrong!

Answered 11/22/2014

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