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What Causes Slight Pain And Swelling Near Tailbone?

Posted on Thu, 18 Dec 2014

Question: I have a question, when I lay down I feel like my lower left side of my back near my tailbone is swollen. I don't think its a knit. It feels funny. There's little pain, more burning sinsation at times. Last month, the my lower middle of my back on my tailbone was swollen. After a couple of days it went away.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do you sit for prolong time?

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Since, its not painful and you are able to carry out normal activities of daily living ,it does not looks to be serious issue.
Are you in a activity which involve prolong sitting/driving?
My suggestion for you are-
1.Pelvic floor exercises (Keagle exercises) along with sitz bath (sitting in a tub of lukewarm water).
2.Pain killer like Ibuprofen on as and when required basis.
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (17 minutes later)

I work in a office so I sit most of the day. About 7 months ago I fell real hard and hut my back. Could this be why my back is doing this. I have also started working out with weights.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not lift excess of weight and long sitting

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Its good to see you
Well this could be due to that fall and my suggestion would be-
1.Avoid prolong sitting and driving on rough and jerky roads.
2.Avoid lifting excess of weights.
Beside the above advice you may follow the treatment as discussed earlier.The best part is,you do not have much of pain.
Wishing you good health.
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E