phantom sensations

Phantom sensations refer to the feelings of pain, tingling, or temperature that occur in a part of the body that has been amputated or is no longer physically present. For instance, someone who has lost a limb might still feel sensations as if the limb were still there. This phenomenon occurs due to the brain’s mapping of the body and its attempt to process signals from nerves that are no longer connected to the missing part. It highlights the intricate relationship between our physical body and our brain's perception of it.