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Trypanophobia Awareness
Guiding tools to help with fears of needles - Survey
What is Trypanophobia?
Trypanophobia is the fear of being poked by an object.
It often manifests as extreme fear when having a medical procedure that involves the use of needles.
Examples of this would be going to a Doctor for your check-up or having a procedure that requires anesthesia for surgery, like wisdom teeth.
Symptoms include:
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Panic attacks
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Anxiety attacks
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Nausea
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Fainting
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Heart rate increases
Sources
Interviewed in person:
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Dr. Cathy Collins - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Dr. Nicholas Miner - Pediatric Dentist
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Quest Diagnostics - Medical Laboratory Company
Cited links:
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https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22731-trypanophobia-fear-of-needles
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https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/what-to-know-fear-of-needles
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https://www.osmosis.org/answers/trypanophobiahttps://covidblog.oregon.gov/helpful-tips-for-getting-
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the-covid-19-vaccine-even-if-youre-afraid-of-
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needles/#:~:text=Is%20a%20fear%20of%20needles,fear%20of%20blood%20or%20needles.