Table 2.
Subjective pain characteristics of 42 leprosy patients with neuropathic pain
| Subjective pain characteristics | Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Spontaneous pain | 31 (74%) | |
| Trigger factors | Cold weather | 10 (24%) |
| Hot weather | 4 (10%) | |
| Touching | 6 (14%) | |
| Effort | 21 (50%) | |
| Improvement factors | Resting | 19 (45%) |
| Movement | 9 (21%) | |
| Limb elevation | 10 (24%) | |
| Localized friction | 9 (21%) | |
| Localized heating | 5 (12%) | |
| Subjective effects | Nausea | 5 (12%) |
| Insomnia | 20 (47%) | |
| Irritability | 21 (50%) | |
| Lack of concentration | 20 (47%) | |
| Anger | 13 (31%) | |
| Death wish | 3 (7%) | |
| Tearfulness | 8 (19%) | |
| Decreased physical activity | 19 (45%) | |
| Appetite | Decreased | 4 (10%) |
| Increased | 6 (14%) | |