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Bump At End Of Spine, Painful, Difficulty In Walking. Taking Painkillers. Suggestions?
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My problem started two weeks ago when I got a bump at the end of my spine which almost interfered with my walking since 3 days ago. However since 2 days ago, the pain has shifted to the back of my right butt cheek, and it kind of hurts inside and I barely can't walk. I went to the doctor and they said it's not a problem just take some pain killers, however I've been getting worse and worse. Plz help. Thank you very much.
Robert.
My problem started two weeks ago when I got a bump at the end of my spine which almost interfered with my walking since 3 days ago. However since 2 days ago, the pain has shifted to the back of my right butt cheek, and it kind of hurts inside and I barely can't walk. I went to the doctor and they said it's not a problem just take some pain killers, however I've been getting worse and worse. Plz help. Thank you very much.
Robert.
Fri, 17 May 2013
Hi,
based on your symptoms you have pain and swelling at tailbone .Pilonidal sinus is present at that region which can get infected and produce similar complaints.You need to consult neurologist/neurosurgeon for same and confirm the diagnosis.You may require Mri spine showing sacrococcygeal region and fistullography if it is pilonidal sinus infection.Meantime take rest ,have neuralgic drugs (pregabantin) and short course antibiotics (augmentin )
Regards
Dr Sandhya Manorenj
Neurologist
Hi Tech city ,Hyderabad
based on your symptoms you have pain and swelling at tailbone .Pilonidal sinus is present at that region which can get infected and produce similar complaints.You need to consult neurologist/neurosurgeon for same and confirm the diagnosis.You may require Mri spine showing sacrococcygeal region and fistullography if it is pilonidal sinus infection.Meantime take rest ,have neuralgic drugs (pregabantin) and short course antibiotics (augmentin )
Regards
Dr Sandhya Manorenj
Neurologist
Hi Tech city ,Hyderabad
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