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I slipped on the stairs and fell landing on my butt. Now I have extreme pain in the lower part part of my back; tailbone area. It has already been 5 days and the pain gets worse when I lay down on my back or sit up. What should I do to ease the pain? I don t have insurance and cannot go to the doctor.
hi Hope this msg finds u in good health. i have gone through your complaints and under stand your concern. u seem to have injured ur tail bone or d ligaments around. u shud get an xray done to find out whats wrong. till then apply hot fomentation. rest.analgesics and anti inflammatory tablets. avoid sitting on injured part..use soft pillow wherever needed. nothing to worry about. hope your question has been answered. if u have any follow up queries, feel free to consult me anytime. thanks Take care god bless
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What Is The Treatment For Pain In Tailbone Area?
hi Hope this msg finds u in good health. i have gone through your complaints and under stand your concern. u seem to have injured ur tail bone or d ligaments around. u shud get an xray done to find out whats wrong. till then apply hot fomentation. rest.analgesics and anti inflammatory tablets. avoid sitting on injured part..use soft pillow wherever needed. nothing to worry about. hope your question has been answered. if u have any follow up queries, feel free to consult me anytime. thanks Take care god bless