Question 1

what should i do about a bruised tail bone?

Accepted Answer

Coccygodynia: This condition can be very painful. It can also linger for a while. Generally a course of anti-inflammatories, relative rest and physical therapy can help improve the pain.

Question 2

why has my tail bone been bruised for over a year?

Accepted Answer

No answer, I Suggest: You see an Orthopod or a Spinal Surgeon, to be properly examined and investigated. Otherwise answering your question I rather difficult, without much of a history and an exam.
Good Luck.

Question 3

it hurts when i sit down sometimes. i think i bruised my tail bone. how do i know if this is true?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: If it is bad enough, I would not hesitate to be seen.  An exam and X-rays will usually reveal the source if your pain.

Question 4

i fell from a bat stool on my back. i felt instant pain across my lower back and tail bone. i'm all bruised up and can't sit straight. advice?

Accepted Answer

Check it soon: When you have those and bruising from a fall you should be warred, it could fracture of the tail bone or some else

Question 5

how do i tell if my tail-bone isjust bruised or if i have a hair line fracture or worse?

Accepted Answer

Pain and CAT Scan: Pain over the area which was before the injury, x-ray for the area, if that was not conclusive i recommend cat scan.

Question 6

when i sat down today i was surprised to find that my tail bone is quite tender. i haven't fallen. what could it be and what can i do to stop pain?

Accepted Answer

Coccydynia: Some folks just get this "coccydynia". Whether it "just happens" or is from "sitting improperly" (whatever that may be), you have a couple of options. Most famous is a cushion with a hole for you to put over your tailbone. A stool softener may help if bowel movements are especially painful. If you're not in pain all the time from it, just watch it; let your physician check on your next visit.

Question 7

i have a pretty deep indentation below my tail bone, right above my anus, it's a little sore and the skin is tender, i noticed it a few days ago, help?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: This could be a pilonidal cyst that is causing the pain.
The only way to confirm this is with an exam
Until you get the exam, try some warm moist packs to the area.

Question 8

i have pain right below the tail bone feels like a knot it  is tender hurts when i walk and sit when i lay down it feels like im laying on something round there is no pus but it is red dont know if its a cyst from ingrown hair but it hurts a lot

Accepted Answer

Tailbone: If you haven't injured your sacrum or coccyx( the cartilage tip), you may have a pilonidal cyst which is irritated and/ or inflamed. A physician would have to examine you to be sure.

Question 9

mri and 3 nerve blocks, hospital can't find the cause 2 years of investigation lower back pain, tender tail bone pain radiates around buttocks.

Accepted Answer

Varies: What it completely comes down to is making the specific diagnosis of the condition that is causing your pain.  It is only with that done, that you will know the options you have.  If you aren't getting the answers you need, you might consider a second opinion.

Question 10

symptoms of a broken tail bone ?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Difficulty sitting or walking for that matter, .

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What should i do about a bruised tail bone?

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Why has my tail bone been bruised for over a year?

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It hurts when i sit down sometimes. i think i bruised my tail bone. how do i know if this is true?

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I fell from a bat stool on my back. i felt instant pain across my lower back and tail bone. i'm all bruised up and can't sit straight. advice?

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How do i tell if my tail-bone isjust bruised or if i have a hair line fracture or worse?

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When i sat down today i was surprised to find that my tail bone is quite tender. i haven't fallen. what could it be and what can i do to stop pain?

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I have a pretty deep indentation below my tail bone, right above my anus, it's a little sore and the skin is tender, i noticed it a few days ago, help?

A member asked:

I have pain right below the tail bone feels like a knot it is tender hurts when i walk and sit when i lay down it feels like im laying on something round there is no pus but it is red dont know if its a cyst from ingrown hair but it hurts a lot

A member asked:

Mri and 3 nerve blocks, hospital can't find the cause 2 years of investigation lower back pain, tender tail bone pain radiates around buttocks.

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Symptoms of a broken tail bone ?

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