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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Pain In Hips And Coccyx Post Injury From A Fall

Hi,I resently fall down the stairs but I had the pain for a week and no problem with sitting. In 10 days i hit strong directly the coccyx on the hard surface of a sunbed. Since than i had stronger than the first time pain but for 2 weeks only. In a week I decided to check the bottom area palpably and pressing my fingers around the coccyx.Since then I am in constant and stronger pain and around the bottom and hips as well.Could be broken or bruised only?Is pelvic mri ok for a coccyx injury?Thank you
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Hello,

You may be suffering from tailbone pain, also called coccydynia or coccygodynia, usually goes away on its own within a few weeks or months.

To lessen tailbone pain in the meantime, it might help to:

Lean forward while sitting down, Sit on a doughnut-shaped pillow or wedge (V-shaped) cushion, Apply heat or ice to the affected area, Take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin.

If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Pain In Hips And Coccyx Post Injury From A Fall

Hello, You may be suffering from tailbone pain, also called coccydynia or coccygodynia, usually goes away on its own within a few weeks or months. To lessen tailbone pain in the meantime, it might help to: Lean forward while sitting down, Sit on a doughnut-shaped pillow or wedge (V-shaped) cushion, Apply heat or ice to the affected area, Take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist