Symptoms Of Congenital Insensitivity To Pain

Decreased Or Lack Of Sweating

No one enjoys the sensation or the odors that accompany getting sweaty on a hot summer day, but your sweat serves a purpose. Sweat helps cool the body and regulate temperature so individuals don't overheat and damage the body. Individuals with CIPA, however, often experience anhydrosis, which is the medical term for decreased or lack of sweating. The inability to sweat increases an individual's odds of suffering heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Although rare, the inability to cool the body can result in a fever of 108 degrees Fahrenheit or more, at which point the brain and other internal organs can suffer permanent damage. Patients with CIPA must be mindful of both hot and cold temperature extremes.