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Which condition involves experiencing phantom pains?

Amputation
Arthritis
Migraines
Epilepsy

Answer

Amputation, the surgical removal of a limb or body part, can result in phantom pain, a condition where individuals perceive sensations and pain in the missing limb. This phenomenon is attributed to the brain's reorganization after amputation, as the neural pathways continue to receive signals from the amputated area. The brain interprets these signals as if the limb were still present, leading to the sensation of phantom pains.