trypanophobia
Fear of injections
Trypanophobia is an intense fear of needles or injections.
The phobia can cause people to avoid medical care, vaccinations, or blood tests: Her trypanophobia made routine checkups an ordeal.
Unlike ordinary discomfort with needles, trypanophobia involves disproportionate anxiety that may trigger fainting or panic attacks.
Pointed implement for sewing
- syringeMedical injection tool
- hypodermicUnder-skin injection device
- lancetSmall surgical knife
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
cannula · tourniquet · vial · sharps container · alcohol swab · butterfly needle · gauge · plunger
Syringe-delivered dose
- blood drawExtracting blood for testing
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- phlebotomyExtracting blood medically
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
immunization · insulin shot · allergy testing · epidural · biopsy · infusion · tattoo · piercing
Intense anticipatory fear
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- fearEmotional response to threat
apprehension · nervousness · distress · overwhelm · helplessness · vulnerability · shame · embarrassment
Acute fear episodes
- faintingTemporary loss of consciousness
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
- heart palpitationsAbnormal heartbeat awareness
dizziness · hyperventilation · nausea · lightheadedness · blood pressure drop · pale skin · clammy hands · shortness of breath
Anxiety treatment through confrontation
- cognitive behavioral therapyTreatment restructuring harmful thought patterns
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- relaxation techniquesMethods for reducing stress
- numbing creamTopical sensation blocker
distraction · breathing exercises · hypnotherapy · virtual reality therapy · sedation · anxiolytics · therapist · coping strategies
Medical treatment facility
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- doctor's officeHealthcare provider's workplace
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- blood bankStored supply for transfusions
vaccination center · emergency room · pharmacy · dentist · pediatrician · phlebotomist · nurse · white coat
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
- syringeMedical injection tool
- hypodermicUnder-skin injection device
- lancetSmall surgical knife
catheter · cannula · tourniquet · vial · sharps container · alcohol swab · butterfly needle · gauge · plunger
injection
Syringe-delivered dose
- blood drawExtracting blood for testing
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- phlebotomyExtracting blood medically
blood test · immunization · insulin shot · allergy testing · epidural · biopsy · infusion · tattoo · piercing · booster shot
dread
Intense anticipatory fear
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
fear · apprehension · nervousness · distress · overwhelm · helplessness · vulnerability · shame · embarrassment · frustration
panic attacks
Acute fear episodes
- faintingTemporary loss of consciousness
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
heart palpitations · dizziness · hyperventilation · nausea · lightheadedness · blood pressure drop · pale skin · clammy hands · shortness of breath · crying
exposure therapy
Anxiety treatment through confrontation
- cognitive behavioral therapyTreatment restructuring harmful thought patterns
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- relaxation techniquesMethods for reducing stress
numbing cream · distraction · breathing exercises · hypnotherapy · virtual reality therapy · sedation · anxiolytics · therapist · coping strategies · gradual exposure
hemophobia
Irrational dread of blood
- medical anxietyFear of treatment settings
hospital
Medical treatment facility
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- doctor's officeHealthcare provider's workplace
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
blood bank · vaccination center · emergency room · pharmacy · dentist · pediatrician · phlebotomist · nurse · white coat
trypanophobiafearlessness
Complete lack of dread
bravery · courage · sang-froid · composure · equanimity
phobia, phobic, phobias, agoraphobia, claustrophobia, hydrophobia, xenophobia, acrophobia