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Ni hofu kali/isiyo ya kawaida kuhusu Maumivu ya Kimwili. Ingawa hakuna Mtu anayetaka kupata maumivu, walio na phobia hii wana hisia kali za hofu wakiwaza kuhusu Maumivu (Mf. kuchomwa Sindano)
Huweza kuwaathiri zaidi Watu ambao wamepitia Maumivu makali ikiwemo Wagonjwa wa Saratani, wenye Maumivu makali ya Mgongo au Kichwa, waliowahi kuungua, au kuvunjika Kiungo
Mwenye Algophobia anaweza kupata shambulio la hofu (Panic attacks) akiwaza kuhusu Maumivu. Dalili zinaweza kujumuisha: Kizunguzungu, kutokwa Jasho, Kutetemeka, kubanwa pumzi, Mapigo ya Moyo kuongezeka au Tumbo kuvurugika ghafla.
The same chemicals in your brain that regulate fear and anxiety also regulate how you perceive pain. So chemical imbalances can trigger both problems.
Cleveland Clinic
Huweza kuwaathiri zaidi Watu ambao wamepitia Maumivu makali ikiwemo Wagonjwa wa Saratani, wenye Maumivu makali ya Mgongo au Kichwa, waliowahi kuungua, au kuvunjika Kiungo
Mwenye Algophobia anaweza kupata shambulio la hofu (Panic attacks) akiwaza kuhusu Maumivu. Dalili zinaweza kujumuisha: Kizunguzungu, kutokwa Jasho, Kutetemeka, kubanwa pumzi, Mapigo ya Moyo kuongezeka au Tumbo kuvurugika ghafla.
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What is algophobia?
Algophobia is an extreme fear of physical pain. While nobody wants to experience pain, people with this phobia have intense feelings of worry, panic or depression at the thought of pain. The anxiety of algophobia can also make you more sensitive to pain. It’s most common in people with chronic pain syndromes. Other names for this condition include “pain-related fear” and “pain anxiety.”How common is algophobia?
Pain-related fear in people with chronic pain is common. One study suggests that half of people with low back pain have an elevated sense of fear about their pain. Chronic pain affects between 20% and 50% of people worldwide and is one of the most common reasons that people see a healthcare provider. About 67% of people with chronic pain also have a mental health condition such as anxiety or depression.What causes algophobia?
Sudden fear and anxiety protect us from dangerous situations. If we see a bear, it’s natural to feel scared and want to escape. But people with chronic pain may develop ongoing fear and anxiety as protective measures. They avoid activities or situations that they think could cause more pain or make their pain worse. Unfortunately, exaggerating the threat of pain can actually make the pain worse.The same chemicals in your brain that regulate fear and anxiety also regulate how you perceive pain. So chemical imbalances can trigger both problems.
Who is at risk for algophobia?
Algophobia can affect anyone, but it’s most common in older people with chronic pain syndromes. Common types of chronic pain include:- Cancer-related pain.
- Headaches.
- Inflammatory pain (pain due to infections or autoimmune disorders).
- Musculoskeletal pain, such as back pain or arthritis
- Neurogenic pain (pain due to damaged nerves or nervous system disorders).
- Nociceptive pain (pain caused by a tissue injury such as a sprain, burn or bruise).
- Psychogenic pain (pain related to psychological factors).
What are the symptoms of algophobia?
People with algophobia may exhibit the following cycle of pain and anxiety:- Catastrophizing: Someone catastrophizes if they envision the worst possible outcome in any situation. If you have algophobia, you may perceive pain as a threat. For example, a simple activity like getting the mail might seem dangerous. If you fall and break your leg on the way to the mailbox, the pain might prevent you from working and earning a living.
- Hypervigilance: You react to the threat of pain by becoming intensely focused on it. Your fear comes from anticipating pain, not experiencing pain. You may see the potential for pain in any scenario. You associate harmless activities or bodily sensations with pain.
- Fear-avoidance: You avoid activities or movements that you believe could cause you pain. Some people develop kinesophobia (fear of pain due to movement), which prevents them from healing or rehabilitating. Avoidance can lead to further disability, increased pain or other health problems. It can also affect your ability to function at school, work or in social situations.
- Chills.
- Dizziness and lightheadedness.
- Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).
- Dyspepsia (upset stomach or indigestion).
- Heart palpitations.
- Nausea.
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea).
- Trembling or shaking.
- Upset stomach or indigestion (dyspepsia).
Cleveland Clinic
