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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Tail Bone Area

I have a sharp pain in my anal/tailbone area when I bend over, and sometimes a random spasm of short sharp pain. I also feel light pressure and a light pain while sitting. I haven t seen any hemorrhoids and I also have no problems with bowel movements. What do you think it could be?
Mon, 2 Feb 2015
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Hello

Do you have any of these symptoms:

Pain in the tailbone or coccyx without pain in the lower back.
Pain when rising from a seated position to a standing position.
Frequent need to defecate or pain while defecating.
Relief of pain when sitting on legs or only on one buttock.

It could be a case of coccydynia.

Treatments for coccydynia:

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). .
Applying ice or a cold pack to the area several times a day for the first few days after the pain starts.
Applying heat or a hot pack to the area after the first few days.
Avoiding sitting for prolonged periods, or placing any pressure on the area, as much as possible.
A custom pillow to help take pressure off the coccyx when sitting.

Regards
Dr. Shesh
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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Tail Bone Area

Hello Do you have any of these symptoms: Pain in the tailbone or coccyx without pain in the lower back. Pain when rising from a seated position to a standing position. Frequent need to defecate or pain while defecating. Relief of pain when sitting on legs or only on one buttock. It could be a case of coccydynia. Treatments for coccydynia: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). . Applying ice or a cold pack to the area several times a day for the first few days after the pain starts. Applying heat or a hot pack to the area after the first few days. Avoiding sitting for prolonged periods, or placing any pressure on the area, as much as possible. A custom pillow to help take pressure off the coccyx when sitting. Regards Dr. Shesh