How to get database field type in Laravel?

Question

Is there a way to get the datatype of a database table field? Almost like a inverse of migration.

For example, if the migration of a users table column looks like

Answer 1

Within the model: laravel5.x

    $temp = $this->newQuery()->fromQuery("SHOW FIELDS FROM ".$this->getTable());

    foreach($temp as $val){
       echo 'Field: '.$val->Field;
       echo 'Type: '.$val->Type;
   }