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The pain or feeling is known as "Phantom Pain" and is commonly reported by amputees. It's believed to be related to our body's electrical field - under Kirlian Photography, plants that have had their leaves severed still show the outline of its bioelectric field after the piece has been cut and removed. Though the mechanism isn't fully understood, the pain signals to the brain from a severed limb or other injury are known to continue well after the area has apparently healed.
Some theories believe that the nerve being severed causes an overload in the electric signals to the brain, which continue to be sent by the nerve path to the brain after the limb is gone. Since the nerve pain originated in the limb, the brain signals make it seem like the pain is actually coming from the limb when in fact it's not.
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Do they remove limb when you get gangrene?
Not necessarily. It can be treated. In many cases though, the limb may have to be amputated. Each case is different.
What is phantom limb?
the term for abnormal sensations perceived from a previously amputated limb. The abnormal sensations may be painful or nonpainful in nature.
What is a red itchy little sores that started on the sides of your feet you now have a couple of them on your fingers?
you may need to get them amputated you may need to get them amputated
What wounds smell like almonds?
Gangrenous ones, seek medical attention immediately. The limb or didget may haveto be amputated.
Why is the left side of my foot numb?
ummm u need to get that checkd out ASAP im a doctor and u may need to get it amputated!!
How does Def Leppard help people?
Makes them feel good by rockin' out, also Rick Allen being an amputee shows that life doesn't stop when you have a limb amputated, they may have taken part in charity gigs...
why do limb need to be amputated?
Limb amputation may be necessary due to severe injuries, infections, or medical conditions like diabetes and peripheral artery disease that compromise blood flow and tissue viability. It can also be a treatment for tumors or to prevent the spread of infection when conservative treatments fail. In some cases, amputations are performed to relieve chronic pain or improve the overall quality of life. Ultimately, the decision is made to preserve the patient's health and well-being.
Does microwave cause skin burn?
A microwave generates a lot of heat deep inside your body part. The skin can cook, too, but while it will heal will, the deep cooking does not, and may result in a limb or fingers being amputated. This is why microwaves ovens cannot be activated while the door is open.
Does your leg hurt before you get it amputated?
It depends on the type of injury you have or why the leg needs to be amputated. If there is paralysis, the leg may not hurt at all. If the nerves in the leg have been damaged, it may not hurt. If the leg has an infection, then yes, it will hurt, Pain medication may be given to help with the pain.
What may be the risks when amputation is not performed in case of limb infection?
When amputation is not performed in the case of limb infection there are a number of risks. The main risk is that the infection will spread further than the infected limb and that this may become life threatening.
Give an example of When a person may require a prosthesis?
A prosthesis (being an artificial device) would be needed a person who has had a limb removed eg. arm or leg, someone who has had teeth extracted eg. dentures.
What symptoms of phantom limb do not cause pain?
Nonpainful sensations may include changes in temperature, itching, tingling, shock-like sensations, or perceived motion of the phantom limb. The limb may feel as if it is retracting into the stump in a phenomenon called telescoping
