Physical abuse
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| Physical abuse | |
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| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | T74.1 |
| ICD-9 | 995.81 |
Physical abuse is abuse involving contact intended to cause feelings of intimidation, injury, or other physical suffering or bodily harm.[1][2]
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[edit] Forms of physical abuse
- Striking
- Punching
- Belting
- Pushing, pulling
- Slapping
- Whipping
- Striking with an object
- Excessive pinching on the body
- Kicking
- Tripping
- Kneeing
- Strangling
- Headbutting
- Drowning
- Sleep deprivation
- Exposure to cold, freezing
- Exposure to heat or radiation, burning
- Exposure to electric shock
- Placing in stress positions (tied or otherwise forced)
- Cutting or otherwise exposing somebody to something sharp
- Exposure to a dangerous animal
- Throwing or shooting a projectile
- Exposure to a toxic substance
- Infecting with a disease
- Withholding food or medication
- Spanking is subject to controversy as to whether it qualifies as physical abuse.
- Blinding a person or causing impairment of sight.
- Biting
- Throwing acid in someone's face.
- Stabbing
- Poisoning
- Tickling non-consensually
- Rape
[edit] Consensual physical abuse
Consensual physical abuse is a common component of erotic humiliation and BDSM.
[edit] See also
- Assault
- Battered person syndrome
- Child abuse
- Domestic violence
- Dyadic developmental psychotherapy
- Enhanced interrogation techniques
- Hazing
- Negligence
- Psychological abuse
- Torture
- Violence
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