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How To Treat Pain In Tailbone?

Sir,
I am suffering from tail bone pain since 14 months.I am feeling pain on tail of bone and surroundings when I sit for some hours and I also feel some stiffness on my tailbone .There are some cracks are also appears on my leg nail.Do I need some calcium tablets or else
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

I have read your problem.

You have inflammation of the tailbone (coccyx or bony area located deep between the buttocks above the anus) and it is referred to as coccydynia.

You should have x-rays in both the standing and seated positions to better determine the presence of a fracture or dislocation.


You should consult your doctor for painkiller medications like ibuprofen etc, stool softeners to prevent constipation.

Your doctor may advise you Injections of local anesthetics into the tailbone if there is continuing pain.

Rarely, the coccyx may be surgically removed.

You can purchase a "doughnut" cushion or pillow to sit on. This cushion has a hole in the middle to prevent the tailbone from contacting the flat surface.

In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-chander-mohan-singh/67013

I hope you have got your answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Singh.
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How To Treat Pain In Tailbone?

Hi, I have read your problem. You have inflammation of the tailbone (coccyx or bony area located deep between the buttocks above the anus) and it is referred to as coccydynia. You should have x-rays in both the standing and seated positions to better determine the presence of a fracture or dislocation. You should consult your doctor for painkiller medications like ibuprofen etc, stool softeners to prevent constipation. Your doctor may advise you Injections of local anesthetics into the tailbone if there is continuing pain. Rarely, the coccyx may be surgically removed. You can purchase a doughnut cushion or pillow to sit on. This cushion has a hole in the middle to prevent the tailbone from contacting the flat surface. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-chander-mohan-singh/67013 I hope you have got your answer. Thanks. Dr. Singh.