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What Causes Neck Pain After Falling On Tail Bone?

Posted on Sat, 26 Jul 2014

Question: My 6yr old son fell on his tailbone on the ground (just a couple inches down from a wobbly balance beam) and now he is complaining about neck pain, particularly when is looking up. This happened around 11am Est. He struggled turning his head left and right but the pain seems to have alleviated a bit; now 7:15pm est it's just the looking up that's bothering him . Should I be immediately worried?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no cause for concern

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

It's likely that he sustained neck sprain due to transmitted force through tail bone. In the absence of loss of consciousness and persistent vomiting there is no cause for concern.

I would suggest you the following
1. Hot water fomentation
2. Analgesic like Ibuprofen may provide much needed relief.

In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak XXXXXXX
MBBS, MS, MCh

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (4 minutes later)

Thank you but what is hot water fomentation?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hot water bag applied locally

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings

Either application of hot water bag or cloth soaked in hot water applied over affected area is hot water fomentation.

Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar