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What Causes Piercing Pain In Tailbone While In Sitting Position?
My tailbone is poking on the side by wear I sit on my butt. I just realized it was my spine and tailbone that has been bothering me. I dont know what to do. If I should go to the hospital. Its poking the inside of my skin. And I cant sit and it feels like a heater is in mu butt area its realley emberessi g
Mon, 18 May 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Pain experienced at the base of spine while sitting down requires examination of the concerned area.
Initially, a clinical examination is required to assess the condition of the overlying skin.
This has to be followed by imaging studies like X-ray and MRI to look for the condition of vertebra and the surrounding soft tissues.
Further management can be planned after clinical assessment and imaging studies.
You can consult your primary healthcare provider initially.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Pain experienced at the base of spine while sitting down requires examination of the concerned area.
Initially, a clinical examination is required to assess the condition of the overlying skin.
This has to be followed by imaging studies like X-ray and MRI to look for the condition of vertebra and the surrounding soft tissues.
Further management can be planned after clinical assessment and imaging studies.
You can consult your primary healthcare provider initially.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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