What Causes Pain In Tail Bone While Sitting?

Posted on Mon, 14 Mar 2016

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Question : Hello, I noticed a while back that it became uncomfortable to sit like in bed and to learn back in a seated position. I felt my tailbone and this seemed to feel different. Now after a few months it is extremely uncomfortable and the bump, which is hard has gotten a lot bigger. What could this be.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are having coccydynia

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.You are having a condition called coccydynia. This is due to inflammation of tail bone.It causes pain during sitting specially on hard surfaces or driving. I have following suggestions for you.
1. Avoid sitting on hard surface.
2. Use ring cushion for sitting. They are available on medical shape.
3. Sit in a tub with hot water twice daily. It is called sitz bath.
4.Take Brufen for pain relief.
5.There is also option of steroid injection in tail bones.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks

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