What is Physical abuse?
{{Infobox Disease | Name = Physical abuse | Image = | Caption = | DiseasesDB = | ICD10 = {{ICD10|T|74|1|t|66}} | ICD9 = | ICDO = | OMIM = | MedlinePlus = | eMedicineSubj = | eMedicineTopic = | MeshID = | }} '''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== Physical abuse has many forms. A few examples of physical abuse are: * [[Strike (attack)|Striking]] or hitting * [[Punch (strike)|Punching]] * [[Slap]]ping * [[Whipping]] * Striking with an object * Pinching * [[Kick]]ing * [[Strangle|Strangling]] * [[Drowning]] * Sleep deprivation * [[Freezing]] * [[Burn (injury)|Burning]] * [[Electric shock]] * Cutting * Poisoning * Withholding food or medication * [[Assault]] * [[Neglect]] * [[Torture]] * Any other excessive physical treatment. [[Category:Abuse]]