Table 1.
DN-4 questionnaire, Turkish version[10]
Questions | Symptoms | Answers |
---|---|---|
1: Does the pain has one or more of the following characteristics? | Burning | Yes (1)/no (0) |
Painful cold | Yes (1)/no (0) | |
Electric shocks | Yes (1)/no (0) | |
2: Is the pain associated with one or more of the following symptoms in the same area? | Tingling | Yes (1)/no (0) |
Pins and needles | Yes (1)/no (0) | |
Itching | Yes (1)/no (0) | |
Examination of patient | Yes (1)/no (0) | |
3: Does the pain located in the area where the physical examination was done reveal one or more of the following characteristics? | Hypoesthesia to touch | Yes (1)/no (0) |
Hypoesthesia to pinprick | Yes (1)/no (0) | |
4: In the painful area, can the pain be caused or increased by brushing? | Yes (1)/no (0) |
Total score = 10. If the patient score is ≥4, neuropathic pain is diagnosed. DN-4: Douleur neuropathique-4.