Tramadol/Paracetamol Fixed-Dose Combination for Chronic Pain Management in Family Practice: A Clinical Review

Table 2

The DN4 questionnaire (Douleur Neuropathique en 4 questions) to estimate the probability of neuropathic pain [19].

Interview of the patient
Question 1:
Does the pain have one or more of the following characteristics?	Yes	No
Burning	□	□
Painful cold	□	□
Electric shocks	□	□
Question 2:
Is the pain associated with one or more of the following symptoms in the same area?	Yes	No
Tingling	□	□
Pins and needles	□	□
Numbness	□	□
Itching	□	□
Examination of the patient
Question 3:
Is the pain located in an area where the physical examination may reveal one or more of the following characteristics?	Yes	No
Hypoesthesia to touch	□	□
Hypoesthesia to pinprick	□	□
Question 4:
In the painful area, can the pain be caused or increased by	Yes	No
Brushing?	□	□