Table 2 Neuropathic pain characteristics according to the self-report questionnaire portion of DN4 diagnostic tool
From: Chronic pain after groin hernia repair: pain characteristics and impact on quality of life
Characteristics | Patients, n (%)a |
|---|---|
Burning, n (%) | 25 (27.2) |
Painful sensation of cold, n (%) | 11 (6.5) |
Electric shocks, n (%) | 27 (29.3) |
Tingling, n (%) | 33 (35.9) |
Pins and needles, n (%) | 43 (46.7) |
Numbness, n (%) | 44 (47.8) |
Itching, n (%) | 24 (26.1) |
Hypoesthesia to touch, n (%) | 42 (45.7) |
Hypoesthesia to prick, n (%) | 30 (32.6) |
Brushing, n (%) | 13 (14.1) |