Jesse's leg was amputated when he was 20. Almost 10 years later, he still occasionally feels pain in that missing limb. This pain is called
A) missing limb pain.
B) phantom limb pain.
C) amputation pain.
D) neuroses.

Question

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The pain Jesse feels in his missing limb is called phantom limb pain, which is a sensation experienced by amputees where they feel pain, tingles, or sensations in the amputated limb. It is believed to be caused by the brain continuing to receive nerve signals from the missing limb. The other answer options are not applicable or accurate in this context.

Jesse's Leg Was Amputated When He Was 20