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. 2016 Jul 5;7:93–99. doi: 10.2147/PROM.S101892

Table 3.

Odds ratios of experiencing at least a moderate sensation for increases in painDETECT score

Pain sensory symptom Odds ratio estimate (95% confidence interval)

1-point increase 5-point increase 10-point increase
Nine item
 Burning 1.26 (1.21, 1.31) 3.13 (2.56, 3.90) 9.79 (6.53, 15.23)
 Numbness 1.23 (1.18, 1.28) 2.79 (2.32, 3.41) 7.79 (5.39, 11.62)
 Tingling/prickling 1.34 (1.28, 1.42) 4.38 (3.42, 5.77) 19.18 (11.68, 33.27)
 Sudden pain attacks/electric shock-type pain 1.26 (1.21, 1.31) 3.16 (2.61, 3.90) 9.99 (6.79, 15.18)
 Slight pressure 1.24 (1.20, 1.29) 2.92 (2.44, 3.54) 8.53 (5.97, 12.56)
 Light touching 1.32 (1.27, 1.39) 4.04 (3.23, 5.16) 16.32 (10.45, 26.60)
 Cold/heat 1.32 (1.26, 1.39) 4.02 (3.21, 5.15) 16.17 (10.32, 26.51)
Seven item
 Burning 1.29 (1.23, 1.35) 3.52 (2.83, 4.48) 12.42 (8.01, 20.08)
 Numbness 1.25 (1.20, 1.31) 3.08 (2.53, 3.82) 9.50 (6.39, 14.60)
 Tingling/prickling 1.38 (1.31, 1.47) 5.06 (3.86, 6.84) 25.60 (14.91, 46.80)
 Sudden pain attacks/electric shock-type pain 1.28 (1.23, 1.34) 3.47 (2.82, 4.34) 12.02 (7.97, 18.82)
 Slight pressure 1.25 (1.21, 1.31) 3.10 (2.57, 3.80) 9.62 (6.62, 14.42)
 Light touching 1.36 (1.30, 1.44) 4.72 (3.71, 6.17) 22.31 (13.74, 38.03)
 Cold/heat 1.34 (1.28, 1.41) 4.33 (3.43, 5.60) 18.76 (11.74, 31.36)