What is the average lifespan of someone with CIPA?
The average lifespan of someone with Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis (CIPA) is typically between 25 and 30 years. However, there are some cases of people with CIPA living into their 40s or even 50s. The main causes of death in CIPA are sepsis, autonomic dysfunction, and respiratory failure.