Congenital Insensitivity to Pain Congenital Insensitivity to Pain (CIP) is a condition in which the affected individual feels no pain. This condition is classified as a disorder of the peripheral nervous system. If pain is not detected, this disorder can lead to illness and death because of undiagnosed conditions. The life expectancy of a person with this condition is often less than thirty years. This is a rare condition with only a few recognized cases worldwide. This disorder is often diagnosed with other conditions such as anhydrosis and anosmia. Congenital Insensitivity to Pain is an inherited condition caused by a mutated gene inherited from the mother or father. Congenital Insensitivity to Pain is caused by a mutation of
