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Suggest Remedy For Severe Tail Bone Pain While Having Appendicitis
I m having tail bone pain when I sit, rise up or get into the car. I m a 69 yo white female. I had a ct scan last month when I thought I was suffering appendicitis -- lower right quad abdominal pain, which still remains- no cause determined. Don t know if these problems are related. Any thoughts re this?
Thu, 4 Feb 2016
hi.
other than the tail bone pain, are you experiencing any other signs or symptoms? is the pain tolerable and resolves spontaneously or just persistent? it is best if you consult with a doctor for physical examination and clinical evaluation. first, it could be secondary to stress or trauma placed on the tail bone area, especially if your daily activity involves much of sitting, or if you had a history of trauma. a CT-scan could've confirmed if you indeed have an appendicitis. better if you have it with IV and oral contrast for better visualization. other lesions such as diverticulitis/diverticulosis, ileus, lesions of muscular or soft tissue in origin that may be located retroperitoneally, must also be ruled-out. other diagnostics and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. for now, analgesics might help for pain relief. but if the signs and symptoms persist, there must be an urgent need to consult a doctor.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
other than the tail bone pain, are you experiencing any other signs or symptoms? is the pain tolerable and resolves spontaneously or just persistent? it is best if you consult with a doctor for physical examination and clinical evaluation. first, it could be secondary to stress or trauma placed on the tail bone area, especially if your daily activity involves much of sitting, or if you had a history of trauma. a CT-scan could've confirmed if you indeed have an appendicitis. better if you have it with IV and oral contrast for better visualization. other lesions such as diverticulitis/diverticulosis, ileus, lesions of muscular or soft tissue in origin that may be located retroperitoneally, must also be ruled-out. other diagnostics and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. for now, analgesics might help for pain relief. but if the signs and symptoms persist, there must be an urgent need to consult a doctor.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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