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Sore And Itchy Tailbone. Applied Hydrocortisone. Difficulty Walking Down Stairs

Hello these past 2-3 days I ve noticed that my tailbone very sore. It s been itchy for a week and I might have been itching to hard? I applied hydrocortisone but it seems to help for an hour or so. Now I hav somewhat a hard time walking down the stairs I have to old my butt in order for it not to hurt and I can t sleep on it
Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.

Based on your symptoms, it could be coccydynia, a painful condition related to the tail bone.

As of now, you can take analgesics such as ibuprofen or diclofenac tablets.

If the pain persists even after 5-7 days, you can consult an orthopedic surgeon. An MRI of lower back may be required for evaluation.

As of now, there is no need to worry.
I hope it helps.

Please get back if you require any additional information.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/

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Sore And Itchy Tailbone. Applied Hydrocortisone. Difficulty Walking Down Stairs

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Based on your symptoms, it could be coccydynia, a painful condition related to the tail bone. As of now, you can take analgesics such as ibuprofen or diclofenac tablets. If the pain persists even after 5-7 days, you can consult an orthopedic surgeon. An MRI of lower back may be required for evaluation. As of now, there is no need to worry. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/