Who is at risk for algophobia?

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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).

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