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Is An ER Visit Advisable For Excruciating Pain In The Tail Bone?

i just took a bad fall on my front porch steps landing very hard on my bottom. when i landed i felt excruciating pain on the end of my tail bone. im wondering if i should go in to er to have it checked out & if it is possible to break your tail bone?


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Dear yes possible to break tail bone but if you suffering from pain or fever or difficulty to sit on chair please consult your doctor he will take x-ray of lumbar spine and treat you accordingly.

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Is An ER Visit Advisable For Excruciating Pain In The Tail Bone?

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear yes possible to break tail bone but if you suffering from pain or fever or difficulty to sit on chair please consult your doctor he will take x-ray of lumbar spine and treat you accordingly. Take care