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What Is The Treatment For Pain In Tail Bone?

I fell two days ago. They took X-ray of sacrum and cocse and no fractures. However I am in pain by my tail bone. Iy hurts to walk sit bend squat cough etc. I place my right leg away from my body to get to sit without so much pain. What should I do next
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
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Neurologist 's  Response
Hello!

Welcome on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to coccydinia (which is tailbone pain).

Usually it is related to a repeated trauma, an infection or inflammation, childbirth, wrong posture, or a cancer.

Therefore, I would recommend performing additional tests to investigate for the possible causes:

- a pelvic CT scan , examining this region of the spine and also the organs.
- an abdominal ultrasound
- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate).

Regarding the treatment, I would recommend trying acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

Some tips would help relieve or prevent the pain:

-Use a specially-designed coccyx cushion – these can be bought online and from some shops; they help reduce the pressure on your tailbone while you're sitting down.

-Avoid prolonged sitting whenever possible – try to stand up and walk around regularly; leaning forward while seated may also help.

-Wear loose-fitting clothes – avoid clothing such as tight jeans or trousers that may put pressure on your tailbone.

- Apply warm and cold packs to your tailbone – warm packs include hot water bottles and microwaveable heating pads; cold packs are available as freezable gel-filled pads from pharmacies, or you can use a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel.

-Try laxatives (medicines to treat constipation) if the pain is worse when you open your bowels – many laxatives are available to buy from pharmacies and supermarkets without a prescription.

Physiotherapy may also be useful.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Aida
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What Is The Treatment For Pain In Tail Bone?

Hello! Welcome on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to coccydinia (which is tailbone pain). Usually it is related to a repeated trauma, an infection or inflammation, childbirth, wrong posture, or a cancer. Therefore, I would recommend performing additional tests to investigate for the possible causes: - a pelvic CT scan , examining this region of the spine and also the organs. - an abdominal ultrasound - some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate). Regarding the treatment, I would recommend trying acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Some tips would help relieve or prevent the pain: -Use a specially-designed coccyx cushion – these can be bought online and from some shops; they help reduce the pressure on your tailbone while you re sitting down. -Avoid prolonged sitting whenever possible – try to stand up and walk around regularly; leaning forward while seated may also help. -Wear loose-fitting clothes – avoid clothing such as tight jeans or trousers that may put pressure on your tailbone. - Apply warm and cold packs to your tailbone – warm packs include hot water bottles and microwaveable heating pads; cold packs are available as freezable gel-filled pads from pharmacies, or you can use a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel. -Try laxatives (medicines to treat constipation) if the pain is worse when you open your bowels – many laxatives are available to buy from pharmacies and supermarkets without a prescription. Physiotherapy may also be useful. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing all the best, Dr. Aida