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Causes

After having a limb, or even an organ, removed, the nerve endings at the site of the amputation send pain signals to the brain. This makes the brain think the limb is still attached.

What does it feel like?

Some cases are as simple as pain in a place where an appendage is no longer attached. Some other sensations include tingling, cramping, heat, and cold in the amputated area.

What structures are involved?

The structures involved in the sensations are

What is phantom limb?

A phantom limb is the sensation that an amputated or missing limb (even an organ, like the appendix) is still attached to the body and is moving appropriately with other body parts.

Phantom Limb Syndrome

By: Liz Hawley

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