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Suggest Treatment For Coccyx Fracture
Question: I fell down the stairs and landrd pretty hsrd on my rtailbone about half wway down. It hurys to stand ,sit or practicly move at all. What should i do
Brief Answer:
It is called coccyx fracture
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think you are having fracture of the tail bone. It is called coccyx fracture. TO confirm the diagnosis you need to get x ray of the tail bone and show it to orthopaedic surgeon.
Following is the management.
1.Avoid sitting on hard surface, use a ring shape cushion so there will be no pressure in the centre.
2.Sit in a tub with hot water, to give that part hot fomentation. It is called sitz bath.
3.Take pain killers like brufen for some time.
4.Avoid constipation, jerky activities and travelling for some time.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
It is called coccyx fracture
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think you are having fracture of the tail bone. It is called coccyx fracture. TO confirm the diagnosis you need to get x ray of the tail bone and show it to orthopaedic surgeon.
Following is the management.
1.Avoid sitting on hard surface, use a ring shape cushion so there will be no pressure in the centre.
2.Sit in a tub with hot water, to give that part hot fomentation. It is called sitz bath.
3.Take pain killers like brufen for some time.
4.Avoid constipation, jerky activities and travelling for some time.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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