Pain asymbolia
Pain Asymbolia
Pain asymbolia, also known as pain dissociation, is a condition in which pain is experienced without the associated emotional response. This condition is often associated with lesions of the brain, particularly in the insula and the anterior cingulate cortex.
Pronunciation
Pain asymbolia: /peɪn æsɪmˈboʊliə/
Etymology
The term "pain asymbolia" is derived from the Greek words "a-" meaning "without", "symbolia" meaning "symbol" or "sign", referring to the absence of the normal emotional response to pain.
Related Terms
- Anesthesia dolorosa: A condition characterized by pain in an area that has lost sensation.
- Allodynia: A condition where pain is caused by a stimulus that does not normally provoke pain.
- Hyperalgesia: An increased response to a stimulus which is normally painful.
- Hypoalgesia: Decreased sensitivity to painful stimuli.
- Analgesia: The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Symptoms
Individuals with pain asymbolia can perceive and describe the intensity, location, and quality of pain but do not react emotionally to it. They may even laugh or smile when experiencing pain.
Causes
Pain asymbolia is often caused by damage to the brain, particularly the insula and the anterior cingulate cortex, which are involved in the emotional aspect of pain perception. It can also be caused by certain neurological disorders such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury.
Treatment
Treatment for pain asymbolia is typically focused on managing the underlying condition causing the disorder. This may involve medication, physical therapy, or in some cases, surgery.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pain asymbolia
- Wikipedia's article - Pain asymbolia
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