Question 1

doc,yesterday i had blunt trauma to top of ilium  of right hip.lower back pain level of 4 out of10.x ray didnt show fracture.no other symp.plz advice

Accepted Answer

Plan : The first of all you need rest. Ice helpful within first 24 hours. Pain medication like Advil 400 or 600 mg every 6 hours. Absence of fracture is good sign. If bowel movements and urinations is fine you should be ok in2-3 weeks.

Question 2

what is the meaning of infiltration of the sacrum diffusely?

Accepted Answer

Radiologic findings: This is terminology a radiologist would use to describe changes on imaging that appear to spread throughout the sacrum (bone between  waist and tailbone). The cause of the changes can sometimes be determined by the images but often requires a biopsy or other tests.

Question 3

i pinched a nerve around my sacrum.. what do i do..?

Accepted Answer

Is this definite ?: Is this your diagnosis or did a doctor tell you this?  Which nerve is the culprit, and how did this occur?  To determine treatment, we need to know a diagnosis.  Maybe a visit to an osteopathic physician can clarify issues, and provide treatment which can improve your issues.

Question 4

sacrum pain on and off for the past 8 months. can this be a gynaecological issue?

Accepted Answer

Could be: It could be. Have a proper physical exam and possible imaging studies done under the supervision of your physician.

Question 5

what exercises can i do to strengthen my sacrum and coccyx that i broke 2 years ago? i never live without pain.

Accepted Answer

Impossible: You cannot strengthen a broken bone. However you need to consult an orthopedic surgeon perhaps someone specialized in pain management , to provide you some relief.

Question 6

i have an hemangioma on my sacrum. what is that?

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Benign: Malformation or abnormal mass of tangled blood vessels. Usually not an issue if it's small, if it's big it can be treated.

Question 7

how to determine broken sacrum?

Accepted Answer

Sacrum: Exam plus x-ray.

Question 8

how long does mild ilium apophysitis last?

Accepted Answer

: You are asking the wrong question. You should be asking how can I make my hip pain feel better. Even after your growth plates close if you don’t take care of the origin of your problem you will continue to have it. It’ll just manifest itself differently as opposed to being a growth plate problem. There are different causes for this problem anywhere from a limb length difference to pelvic rotation

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: sacrum?

Accepted Answer

Lower back bone: Below the lumbar spine and above the tailbone or coccyx lies the sacrum.  The sacrum is part of the spine and interacts with the pelvis at the sacro-iliac joints.

Question 10

what kind of dr should i see if my sacrum isn't right?

Accepted Answer

start with: Your primary care doctor who will narrow it down to the proper specialist:  rheumatology, neurology/neurosurgery, orthopedic, etc.

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Doc,yesterday i had blunt trauma to top of ilium of right hip.lower back pain level of 4 out of10.x ray didnt show fracture.no other symp.plz advice

A member asked:

What is the meaning of infiltration of the sacrum diffusely?

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I pinched a nerve around my sacrum.. what do i do..?

A member asked:

Sacrum pain on and off for the past 8 months. can this be a gynaecological issue?

A member asked:

What exercises can i do to strengthen my sacrum and coccyx that i broke 2 years ago? i never live without pain.

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I have an hemangioma on my sacrum. what is that?

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How to determine broken sacrum?

A member asked:

How long does mild ilium apophysitis last?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: sacrum?

A member asked:

What kind of dr should i see if my sacrum isn't right?

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