Phantom Pain and Limbs

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Science

 

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Michael S

 

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March 1, 2016

 

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University

 

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A

 

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These episodes are severe enough to interfere with work, sleep and normal function, and do require some kind of treatment. Phantom pain can occur anytime, from immediately after an amputation to several years later. The powerful impression of a stable, intact self is taken for granted. But, it's a perception that's possible only because of the body image created by the brain...
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But, it's a perception that's possible only because of the body image created by the brain. A significant part of that image is a mental map of the body surface generated by the cerebral cortex using the sensory signals it receives from the skin. Other regions of the cortex control other components, such as the position of muscles and joints, the intention to move, and also the visual viewing of the body's movements (New Scientist)...
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