HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Treatment For Injured Tail Bone After Minor Accident?

Dear Doctor,
My wife met with an minor accident and she fell and got her tail bone injured. She is feeling problem while sitting or getting up with severe pain in the region. what treatment is possible for such injury. The tailbone is not fractured though.
thanks
Akhilesh
Tue, 27 May 2014
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic ,

Tail bone ( also called coccyx ) is the most commonly injury when there is a direct impact to this bone. Even if the bone is not fractured , there may be inflammation in that area which takes time to heal. Even if there is no fracture , it may cause coccydynia , which causes pain and this takes time to heal.

TREATMENT:

1) Sit on cushion / tyre ( since hollow in centre,avoids any contact of that part with the floor ).Hence the patient can sit comfortably.
2)Complete rest.
3)Analgesics like T. Hifenac-MR 1-0-1 for 10 days.
IT TAKES ABOUT 6 weeks .
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Coccyx


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Treatment For Injured Tail Bone After Minor Accident?

Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic , Tail bone ( also called coccyx ) is the most commonly injury when there is a direct impact to this bone. Even if the bone is not fractured , there may be inflammation in that area which takes time to heal. Even if there is no fracture , it may cause coccydynia , which causes pain and this takes time to heal. TREATMENT: 1) Sit on cushion / tyre ( since hollow in centre,avoids any contact of that part with the floor ).Hence the patient can sit comfortably. 2)Complete rest. 3)Analgesics like T. Hifenac-MR 1-0-1 for 10 days. IT TAKES ABOUT 6 weeks .