Algophobia

Algophobia, also spelled algiophobia, is a phobia of pain: an abnormal and persistent fear of pain that is far stronger than that of a typical person. The word comes from the Ancient Greek algos, meaning pain, and phobos, meaning fear. One behavioral psychologist cited in the source describes the phobic reaction as learned behavior, and people with the problem are likely to have hyperalgesia. It can be treated with behavioral therapy and anti-anxiety medication, and the Fear of Pain Questionnaire has been used as a screening tool.