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What Can Cause Sharp Stabbing Pain In The Area Of My Coccyx Bone?
I get a very sharp stabbing pain in the area of my ccoxic bone. sometimes it brings me to my knees. I really can t say what brings it on because it seems to be indiscriminent as to what s going on. It comes and lasts sometimes maybe 20 seconds but the pain is excruciating.
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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The pain in the area of coccyx can be due to an inflammation of the sacrococcygeal joint or fracture or dislocation of the coccyx bone. An MRI scan will help in proper diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The pain in the area of coccyx can be due to an inflammation of the sacrococcygeal joint or fracture or dislocation of the coccyx bone. An MRI scan will help in proper diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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