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Table 2 Responses to Michigan neuropathy screening instrument questionnaire in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (n = 396)

From: The prevalence and risk factors of peripheral neuropathy among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus; the case of Jordan

Symptom

N (%)

A: History questionnaire

 Did your legs/feet numb?

324 (81.8)

 Do you have burning pain in your legs/feet?

294 (74.2)

 Are your feet too sensitive to touch?

155 (39.1)

 Do you have prickling feelings in your legs/feet?

242 (61.1)

 Does it hurt when the bed covers touch your legs/feet?

99 (25)

 Can you differentiate hot water from cold water in the tub/shower?

59 (14.9)

 Have you had open sore on your foot?

85 (21.5)

 Has your doctor ever told you that you have neuropathy?

199 (50.3)

 Are your symptoms worse at night?

276 (69.7)

 Do your legs/feet hurt when you walk?

298 (75.3)

 Are you able to sense your legs/feet when you walk?

38 (9.6)

 Is the skin on your legs/feet so dry that it cracks open?

78 (19.7)

 Have you had an amputation?

13 (3.3)

Physical examination

Right foot N (%)

Left foot N (%)

B: Physical assessment

 Abnormal appearance of feet

293 (74)

293 (74)

 Ulceration

45 (11.4)

44 (11.1)

 Ankle reflexes abnormality

198 (50)

203 (51)

 Vibration perception abnormality

262 (66)

262 (66)

 Monofilament test abnormality

314 (79)

310 (78)