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What Causes Persistent And Severe Pain In The Butt Cheeks Despite Taking Tylenol?
Question: I have a pain in my left butt cheek, which began at 8:45 pm. The pain began suddenly while I was standing. The pain is deep and rather intense. I took 2 tylenol at about 9 pm. but I still have pain. Is this something I need to see a doctor about? I am a 72 yr old male.
Brief Answer:
Likely to subside with rest and Tylenol
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The pain in the butt cheek can be due to a muscle spasm. In addition to Tylenol you can do a hot compress and apply a local analgesic gel. This is likely to subside on its own in the next few days.
In case the pain is persistent then do consider consulting your primary physician and get oral muscle relaxants prescribed.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Likely to subside with rest and Tylenol
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The pain in the butt cheek can be due to a muscle spasm. In addition to Tylenol you can do a hot compress and apply a local analgesic gel. This is likely to subside on its own in the next few days.
In case the pain is persistent then do consider consulting your primary physician and get oral muscle relaxants prescribed.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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