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Can An Unusually Large Tailbone Cause A Callus?
I have always had an unusually large tailbone but recently,a patch of hard skin has developed which is pressing on the bone when I sit.It is similar to a callus.Could it be caused by pressure of the bone on the skin which is possibly thinning with age? I am a 75yr old female .
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Hi and thanks for the query,
It is very difficult to associate the callus to the large tail bone. this would have manifested itself earlier enough. However, if the tail bone compels a particular sitting position, this could be a probable explanation. If not, something else should be considered. kind regards
It is very difficult to associate the callus to the large tail bone. this would have manifested itself earlier enough. However, if the tail bone compels a particular sitting position, this could be a probable explanation. If not, something else should be considered. kind regards
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