Physical abuse
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| Physical abuse | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | T74.1 |
Physical abuse is a form of abuse which causes feelings of pain, injury, or other physical suffering. Physical abuse may lead to low self-esteem and other mental problems.
Types of physical abuse[change | change source]
Physical abuse has many forms. A few examples of physical abuse are:
- Striking or hitting
- Punching
- Pushing or pulling
- Slapping
- Whipping
- Striking with an object
- Pinching
- Kicking
- Strangling
- Drowning
- Sleep deprivation
- Freezing
- Burning
- Electric shock
- Cutting
- Exposure to a dangerous animal
- Poisoning
- Withholding food or medication
- Assault
- Humiliation
- Neglect
- Biting
