Possible Causes for Claustrophobia Phobia Claustrophobia: This is a fear of enclosed or tight spaces. Severe claustrophobia can be especially disabling if it prevents you from riding in cars or elevators. [healthline.com] Examples include: claustrophobia (small spaces), acrophobia (heights), and arachnophobia (spiders). [web.archive.org] Learn more about claustrophobia, from additional symptoms to treatment options. Aviophobia: This is also known as the fear of flying. [healthline.com] Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Homepage Rare diseases Search Search for a rare disease Familial mesial temporal lobe epilepsy with febrile seizures Disease definition A rare, genetic, familial partial epilepsy disease characterized by simple partial seizures, complex partial seizures and/or secondarily generalized seizures, originating from the inner[…] [orpha.net] Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Claustrophobia Due to the confined and enclosed nature of the hyperbaric chamber, some patients can develop a feeling of claustrophobia, and those who are already claustrophobic [uihc.org] […] effects include: Organ damage Oxygen toxicity Lightheadedness Paralysis Joint pain Ear injuries (e.g., eardrum rupture, leaking fluid) Seizures Brief myopia (nearsightedness) Claustrophobia [health.ucsd.edu] Scarlet Fever […] evolve into Claustrophobia 1024 2: The Mystery of Too Many Maps. [doom.fandom.com] Claustrophobia is one of the most common phobias. [healthline.com] Claustrophobia is usually defined as, “an abnormal fear of enclosed or narrow spaces." What causes claustrophobia? [primal-page.com] Specific Phobia Convert to ICD-10-CM : 300.29 converts approximately to: 2015/16 ICD-10-CM F40.218 Other animal type phobia Or: 2015/16 ICD-10-CM F40.240 Claustrophobia Or: 2015/16 ICD-10 [icd9data.com] The results of this neurophysiological monitoring are demonstrated in one patient suffering from claustrophobia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Cognitive therapy is most helpful in claustrophobia, and blood-injury phobia is uniquely responsive to applied tension. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acute Anxiety They include generalised anxiety disorders, social phobias, specific phobias (for example, agoraphobia and claustrophobia), panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder [m.betterhealth.vic.gov.au] Anxiety is the main symptom of several conditions, including: panic disorder phobias, such as agoraphobia or claustrophobia post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) social anxiety [nhs.uk] […] disorders include: Generalised anxiety disorder Social phobias – fear of social situations Specific phobias – for example a fear of open spaces (agoraphobia) or enclosed spaces (claustrophobia [m.betterhealth.vic.gov.au] Flying Phobia Related Phobias The fear of flying may be caused or worsened if you have certain other phobias, including: Claustrophobia: People with claustrophobia often experience a fear [verywellmind.com] It appears that people get aerophobia from being or having claustrophobia to the small spaces inside the fuselage of the plane or helicopter. [6] Diagnosis [ edit ] The diagnosis [en.wikipedia.org] Sarah Campbell, a New England resident in her late 50s, was so crippled by her claustrophobia that she didn't get on a plane for more than 29 years. [aarp.org] Claustrophobia Learn More about claustrophobia Resources for claustrophobia Statistics for claustrophobia Last Updated 11 May 2019 Look-up Popularity More Definitions for claustrophobia [merriam-webster.com] […] caused claustrophobia to become a prepared phobia. [en.wikipedia.org] External link Edit Claustrophobia at Wikipedia [memory-alpha.fandom.com] Computed Tomography I have claustrophobia: Can I have a CT scan? A patient who has claustrophobia should tell their doctor or radiographer beforehand. [medicalnewstoday.com] A CT scan is a fast test, and the open equipment is easier for individuals with claustrophobia. The most significant risk of CT scans is radiation exposure. [lung.org] Posterior Meningocele The patient did not perform MRI due to claustrophobia. [hindawi.com] Autophobia And "phobos" has bequeathed us a vast number of phobias such as "claustrophobia" (fear of closed places) and "acrophobia" (fear of heights). [medicinenet.com] Prilocaine Poisoning Amlodipine Besylate - 20 seconds ago Vytorin and Claustrophobia - 22 seconds ago Xeloda and Haemoglobinuria Present - 27 seconds ago Tamsulosin and Sinemet drug interaction [ehealthme.com] Epidural Spinal Canal Meningioma Patients with claustrophobia may have difficulty holding still in the MRI unit long enough to complete the examination. Plain radiographic findings are usually normal. [emedicine.medscape.com] Neurotic Disorder Common symptoms of nervous disorders are obsessions (mental and motor) and phobias (e.g. arachnophobia, agoraphobia, claustrophobia). [sfnat.org.nz] […] specified situation or object to a wider range of circumstances, it becomes akin to or identical with anxiety state, and should be classified as such (300.0) Agoraphobia Claustrophobia [centralx.com] The childhood animal phobia and fear of the ocean were replaced in the adult neurosis by claustrophobia. [encyclopedia.com] Myoclonic Epilepsy Type Hartung An intensive design investigation of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing of claustrophobia. [scielo.isciii.es] Methane Inhalation Epilepsy, pneumonia, memory loss, depression, claustrophobia, seizures, and heart problems have all been reported in patients suffering from methane poisoning. [schmidtandclark.com] […] bleeding gums and teeth, dizziness, bloating, intestinal cramping,flatulence, constipation, diarrhea, weight gain, loss of appetite, loss of menstrual cycles, depression, claustrophobia [debralynndadd.com] In two episodes, I experienced claustrophobia, once in an elevator and once when looking out at my square shaped neighborhood on a cloudy day. [alkalizeforhealth.net] Yohimbe Bark However, other research suggests that taking yohimbine along with exposure-based therapy helps treat claustrophobia better than exposure-based therapy alone. [medicinenet.com] […] anxiety, 10-20 milligrams of yohimbine has been taken by mouth once or once weekly by mouth 30-60 minutes prior to undergoing virtual reality exposure, fear conditioning, or claustrophobia [westerlynaturalmarket.com] Respiratory Arrest Some people with claustrophobia may not be able to wear a mask or hooded respirator. [cdc.gov] Apodia anatolia, androphobia, anglophobia, anhedonia, aquaphobia, asthenopia, astraphobia, autophobia, babylonia, bathophobia, batophobia, brontophobia, caledonia, catatonia, claustrophobia [rhymezone.com] Cyesiophobia […] finding) Inferred relationship Some Fear of insects Is a True Phobia (finding) Inferred relationship Some Parasitophobia Is a True Phobia (finding) Inferred relationship Some Claustrophobia [tx.fhir.org] Congenital Renal Artery Stenosis It is also preferred for patients who have implanted devices, for patients with limited breath-hold capacity (requiring shorter acquisition times), and for patients with claustrophobia [news-medical.net] This test cannot be done in patients with metal implants, pacemakers, or claustrophobia ( fear of closed spaces ). [medicinenet.com] Involutional Depression PHOBIA/ or AGORAPHOBIA/ or CLAUSTROPHOBIA/ or HOMOPHOBIA/ or NEOPHOBIA/ or SOCIAL PHOBIA/ 14. [cmd.cochrane.org] […] fear, apathy, hallucinations, confusion, lengthening reaction time, suicidal thoughts, epileptic seizures, paresthesia, impaired coordination of movements, tremor; Rarely - claustrophobia [drdoping.com] PHOBIAS/ or ACROPHOBIA/ or AGORAPHOBIA/ or CLAUSTROPHOBIA/ or OPHIDIOPHOBIA/ or SCHOOL PHOBIA/ or SOCIAL PHOBIA/ 17. "DEBRIEFING (PSYCHOLOGICAL)"/ 18. [cmd.cochrane.org] Agoraphobia Claustrophobia Individuals suffering from claustrophobia fear small, confined spaces. [therecoveryvillage.com] With appropriate treatment, it is possible to overcome claustrophobia or any other phobia. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au] For example many agoraphobics also fear being left alone (monophobia), dislike being in any situation where they feel trapped (exhibiting claustrophobia type tendencies) and [anxietyuk.org.uk] Positive Pressure Respirator Treatment […] more appropriate in patients with severe decompensation, who are often mouth breathers and cooperate poorly with treatment. 2,6–8 In some patients, pain, discomfort, or claustrophobia [anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org] […] hemodynamically stable, without excessive secretions, and can protect their airway and achieve a proper seal with the mask. 3 Difficulty may arise due to patient intolerance, claustrophobia [the-hospitalist.org] The nasal mask is usually well tolerated because it causes less claustrophobia and discomfort. It allows eating, drinking and expectorating. [ccforum.biomedcentral.com] Caroli Disease MRI and MRCP can be hampered by artifact, as well as by such patient factors as claustrophobia or excessive weight. [emedicine.medscape.com] Pelvic Cancer Tell your health care provider if you are afraid of close spaces (have claustrophobia). You may be given a medicine to help you relax and be less anxious. [medlineplus.gov] Chronic Anxiety They include generalised anxiety disorders, social phobias, specific phobias (for example, agoraphobia and claustrophobia), panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder [m.betterhealth.vic.gov.au] Anxiety is the main symptom of several conditions, including: panic disorder phobias, such as agoraphobia or claustrophobia post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) social anxiety [nhs.uk] Examples of specific phobias are claustrophobia, a fear of small spaces. [venturacommunitycounseling.com] Anxiety Neurosis prison neurosis chronophobia occurring in prisoners having trouble adjusting to a long prison sentence, characterized by feelings of restlessness, panic, anxiety, and claustrophobia [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] These are fear-induced attacks caused by a specific situation, such as claustrophobia, the fear of closed spaces, or its opposite, agoraphobia, the fear of the outdoors. [papermasters.com] Common symptoms of nervous disorders are obsessions (mental and motor) and phobias (e.g. arachnophobia, agoraphobia, claustrophobia). [sfnat.org.nz] Malignant Otitis Externa Five patients had complications attributable to HBOT: acute pulmonary oedema (n = 2), seizure (n = 1), tympanic membrane perforation (n = 1) and claustrophobia (n = 1). [archive.rubicon-foundation.org] […] side effects of hyperbaric oxygen treatment include barotraumas to the ear, round window blowout, 'sinus squeeze', visual refractive changes, numb fingers, dental problems, claustrophobia [bibliotecacochrane.com] Organic Personality Disorder I was locked away for two weeks in the locked ward and they didn't realice that I freak out so much, because I have claustrophobia and so it was very traumatic for me. [wrongplanet.net] Phobic anxiety disorders ( F40.0 ) Agoraphobia ( F40.1 ) Social phobias Anthropophobia Social neurosis ( F40.2 ) Specific (isolated) phobias Acrophobia Animal phobias Claustrophobia [en.wikipedia.org] […] mention of panic attacks 300.23 Social phobia Fear of: eating in public public speaking washing in public 300.29 Other isolated or simple phobias Acrophobia Animal phobias Claustrophobia [assessmentpsychology.com]
