Introduction: Sensory threshold is defined as the lowest intensity of sensory stimulus and pain threshold as the lowest intensity of noxious stimulus experienced by an individual.

Methods: A cross–sectional study was conducted in ten young males in age group of 18 to 25 years and ten elderly males above 65 years of age. A diagnostic electrical stimulator was used to evaluate sensory and pain threshold using galvanic current.

Results: The mean age of 10 young and 10 elderly males was 21.6 ± 2.22 and 68.4 ± 5.34 years respectively. It was observed that sensory (p = 0.000) and pain threshold values (p = 0.019) were higher in elderly males than young males using unpaired t test.

Conclusion: It is observed that as age advances there is an increase in sensory and pain threshold. Evaluation of sensory and pain threshold is essential for management of pain in elderly.