Table 1.
Comparison of Galen's, Avicenna's and modern classification of pain types
| Galen'sa | Avicenna's types of pain | McGill Pain Questionnaireb |
|---|---|---|
| Similar or comparable types | ||
| Pulsating | Pulsating | Pulsing, Throbbing, Beating |
| Lancinating | Stabbing | Stabbing, Lancerating, cutting |
| Weighty | Heavy | Heavy, Dull, Aching |
| Stretching | Stretching | Tugging, Cramping, Taut |
| Soft | Tender | |
| Itching | Itchy, Pricking, Stinging | |
| Breaking | Splitting, Tearing, Cutting | |
| Tiredness | Tiring, Exhausting | |
| Coarse | Rasping | |
| Disintegrating | ||
| Pricking | Pricking, Stinging, Itchy | |
| Penetrating | Penetrating, Stabbing, Lancinating | |
| Compressing | Squeezing, Pinching, Crushing | |
| Numbing | Numb | |
| Bitter | ||