Question 1

i have severe coccyx pain from sitting on plane. any remedy?

Accepted Answer

Doughnut pad: The best and easiest treatment is to use a doughnut pad to relieve pressure on your coccyx.  If this fails to relieve your pain, you should be seen for an examination.

Question 2

severe coccyx pain, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Various things: Using a donut shaped cushion can relieve pressure on the area when sitting. A sitz bath (a device you can get from a drug store or medical supply) can be used on your toilet to circulate warm water in the area, and it can be soothing. Over the counter pain relievers may help. If simple measures fail, see your primary. You may needs testing. Pain is this area is a challenge.

Question 3

what can be done for severe coccyx pain  ?

Accepted Answer

Coccyx pain: You should be evaluated by your doctor.  Severe coccyx pain may be due to a number of reasons including injury, fracture, or a tumor. It would be advisable to see your doctor and be properly evaluated.

Question 4

what to do about severe coccyx pain after a fall?

Accepted Answer

Rest, ice: Falls can cause severe pain, but more often than not, this pain is related to bruising. Less commonly, the coccyx can be broken (fracture), though treatment is similar. Avoid pressure on the area, ice as able, and allow your body to heal itself. Donut hole cushions can be helpful to allow sitting on hard surfaces.

Question 5

i have severe coccyx pain specially if i set .. it is severe ? why?

Accepted Answer

Coccydynia: Coccydynia literally means pain coming from the tailbone and its cause is not known.  Because the condition responds exceptionally well to an injection of cortisone directly into the coccyx and because cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory, it is felt the condition may be from an inflammation of the coccyx.  Consider being seen, thank you for your question.

Question 6

what can i do to stop coccyx pain from sitting too long?

Accepted Answer

Donut pillow: Use a pillow with a cut out.  That will avoid your coccyx from having direct pressure on the seat.

Question 7

what can cause severe coccyx pain without injury or trauma?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: Unrecognized trauma.  Arthritis. Pilonidal sinus. Osteomyelitis. Periosteitis. Malignancies of various sorts.  See your doctor instead of speculating.  Doc will provide a proper exam and course of action to determine the cause and treatment of your problem.

Question 8

coccyx pain when sitting, are there any excersises i can do to build gluteals?

Accepted Answer

Coccyx: Lunges and squats, but watch for pain level.

Question 9

what can be cause pain in lower back and abdomen on left side and coccyx pain after sitting for too long?

Accepted Answer

Don't Assume : Could be one of many things.  Most likely it is what is called myofascial/musculoskeletal which should be reassuring.  The fact that it hurts with sitting only is reassuring that more sinister issues not likely.  However, the abbominal pain is a bit concerning with the back pain.  Female issues, bowel issues and renal issues need to be ruled out.  Your primary physician would be a good start.

Question 10

im having sever coccyx pain when doin anything....coughing, laughing, sitting, standing, walking etc everything hurts  it almost in tears any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Female coccyx: The pelvis (the hinge between the hip bones) can be tipped by pregnancy, falls on the coccyx, or spasms in the low back.  Pressure from the organs in the pelvis (bladder, uterus, and rectum) translate directly to the coccyx. Please check with your doctor for an internal exam and risk of infection in this area.  You are having significant symptoms for someone your age.

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What can be cause pain in lower back and abdomen on left side and coccyx pain after sitting for too long?

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