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Suggest Remedies For Tail Bone Pain Caused By An Injury
Question: Hello doctor,
I slipped and fell on my back 2 days ago and the tail bone has been hurting bad.
I consulted in person at a local hospital and after examining the xray I was prescribed medication for pain and an anti-acid to go with it. It's been 2 days and the pain is constantly there.What else i can do to recover fast and avoid long term injuries?
I slipped and fell on my back 2 days ago and the tail bone has been hurting bad.
I consulted in person at a local hospital and after examining the xray I was prescribed medication for pain and an anti-acid to go with it. It's been 2 days and the pain is constantly there.What else i can do to recover fast and avoid long term injuries?
Brief Answer:
Get muscle relaxants prescribed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Follow these measures for relief from the symptoms:
1) Avoid sitting down for long periods of time. When seated, do not sit on hard surfaces and alternate sitting on each side of the buttocks will help. Also, lean forward and direct your weight away from the tailbone.
2) Take adequate rest and apply cold compresses, avoid re-injury to the affected area and take some antiinflammatory and pain medications like ibuprofen(motrin) or diclofenac. Some severe cases with persistent pain are treated with local heat application and oral muscle relaxants.
3) You can also use a "doughnut" cushion or pillow to sit on. This cushion has a hole in the middle of it to prevent the tailbone from contacting the flat surface.
4) Also eat a high fiber diet foods to soften stools and avoid constipation.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Get muscle relaxants prescribed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Follow these measures for relief from the symptoms:
1) Avoid sitting down for long periods of time. When seated, do not sit on hard surfaces and alternate sitting on each side of the buttocks will help. Also, lean forward and direct your weight away from the tailbone.
2) Take adequate rest and apply cold compresses, avoid re-injury to the affected area and take some antiinflammatory and pain medications like ibuprofen(motrin) or diclofenac. Some severe cases with persistent pain are treated with local heat application and oral muscle relaxants.
3) You can also use a "doughnut" cushion or pillow to sit on. This cushion has a hole in the middle of it to prevent the tailbone from contacting the flat surface.
4) Also eat a high fiber diet foods to soften stools and avoid constipation.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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