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What Causes Venous Engorgement ?

I just had an MRI for coccyx pain for 8 months, no other symptoms, It showed a venous engorgement. What is this and what would be the next step?
40 years old, 5'5 and 135 pounds. No medical history except a bulging mitral valve, not a mitral valve prolapse. Allergy to sulfur. Had 3 vaginal births with the last one 10 years ago.
Wed, 6 May 2015
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, such venous engorgement is indicative of extra blood follow in particular area but this is not the sign of disease or any pathological changes in pure sense, prolong sitting position may the cause, hope this information helps, take care.
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What Causes Venous Engorgement ?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, such venous engorgement is indicative of extra blood follow in particular area but this is not the sign of disease or any pathological changes in pure sense, prolong sitting position may the cause, hope this information helps, take care.