Iatrophobia:- fear of going to the doctor
Iatrophobia or the fear of doctors is a
blood-needle-injury type phobia. It is quite common in young children, though
many adults are also known to suffer from it. The word Iatrophobia is derived
from “Iatros” which is Greek for ‘healer’ and Phobos which means ‘deep dread or
fear’. Another term given to this anxiety disorder is “white coat
hypertension”.
Causes of Iatrophobia:
v Doctors are associated with needles or vaccines and tend to give
“bitter pills”. One usually needs a doctor when not feeling well physically or
mentally.
v Doctors typically work in hospitals and other settings
associated with trauma, accidents, death, etc. As a child, the sufferer might
have experienced a negative or traumatic incident which might have caused his
Iatrophobia.
v Alcoholics or substance abusers fear doctors since they believe
they will make them confront such issues.
v Medical films, news reports about botched up surgeries or
medical malpractices etc can also instill negative images leading to the fear
of doctors.
Symptoms of Iatrophobia:-
v Shaking, trembling and having muscular tension
v Having nausea or feeling like throwing up
v Children try to run, scream, cry or flee
v Phobics often put off routine medical exams and keep postponing
medical/dental appointments
v They have normal blood pressure at home but tend to have
clinically raised levels or hypertension in the doctor’s clinic.
v Many phobics fear illnesses and injuries and worry about the
smallest coughs or colds fearing they will need medical treatment.
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