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What Causes Intermittent Pain In Tailbone And Buttocks?

Hi I have been having pain off and on in my tailbone for a little over a year now. but for the last few months I have been having increased tailbone pain which has also started in my left Buttocks. today my pain has gotten so bad that it hurts to set. today I have been having a lot of blood in my stool and had to wipe many times after to clean all the blood away. the blood is very bright Red.
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intermittent pain in tailbone and buttocks. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like piriformis syndrome , sacroiliitis , coccydynia caused by trauma, such as falls and childbirth, along with abnormal tailbone mobility, infection, tumor and fracture. It can also caused by muscle stain or nerve compression . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to it thrice a day , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan MRI or physical examination. Doctor may prescribe anti inflammatory , orthodox MR , along with physical therapy and light stretching exercises . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve problem .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Intermittent Pain In Tailbone And Buttocks?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intermittent pain in tailbone and buttocks. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like piriformis syndrome , sacroiliitis , coccydynia caused by trauma, such as falls and childbirth, along with abnormal tailbone mobility, infection, tumor and fracture. It can also caused by muscle stain or nerve compression . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to it thrice a day , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan MRI or physical examination. Doctor may prescribe anti inflammatory , orthodox MR , along with physical therapy and light stretching exercises . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari