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Injury And Bruises On Tailbone, Bumps, Have Scar Tissues. What Is The Reason?
Hi. A couple of years ago I fell and injured and bruised myself near my tailbone. Now there is a bump where it was bruised and at times causes pain/achiness down my leg and butt. I thought it was just scar tissue once it healed but from time to time it bothers me. Should I be concerned or have it looked at? Thank you.
Mon, 4 Nov 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Generally, couple of years old injury should not cause you any problems now. I suspect that you could be having a lumbar disc protrusion causing pressure on the nerve roots producing pain down the leg.
An MRI scan of the Lumbar spine is necessary to diagnose a disc protrusion.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed evaluation and further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Generally, couple of years old injury should not cause you any problems now. I suspect that you could be having a lumbar disc protrusion causing pressure on the nerve roots producing pain down the leg.
An MRI scan of the Lumbar spine is necessary to diagnose a disc protrusion.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed evaluation and further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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