Question 1

5 days ago i fell backwards onto my bottom. i was ok afterwards, just shaken up. today, i awoke with a painful and slightly swollen tail bone. why?

Accepted Answer

It is bruised and: Possible cracked at the tip. Antiinflammatory and Acetaminophen should help, but make sure you get looked at soon if no better. Some cool compresses will also be helpful with pain and swelling.

Question 2

my tail bone hurts and its swollen . i cant sit and in pain . what do i do ?

Accepted Answer

Any recent trauma?: Tailbone pain is called coccydynia with many causes being unknown. Other causes include trauma (fracture), childbirth, prolonged sitting. Rarely, infection or bone tumor. Treatment includes anti-inflammatories and cushions and could take months. To be complete, see a physician and an xray maybe indicated.

Question 3

what could the knot on my tail bone be?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: cyst? tumor? fracture? This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes.

Question 4

my tail bone is really hurting, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Tail bone is hurting: See u pcp for evaluation and treatment, specially if over the counter pain medication 
is not working.

Question 5

tail bone pain no injury?

Accepted Answer

Coccyxdonia: Painful condition, takes a while to resolve. See your doctor for x-rays/mri to make sure it's nothing serious.

Question 6

what can cause tail bone pain?

Accepted Answer

Coccydynia.: This sounds like coccydynia, which is a pain in the tail bone which occurs after sitting on a hard surface for a long time or from falling onto your tail bone onto a hard surface.  Can take a long time to heal up.  You can try sitting on a "donut", that soft cushion with a hole in the middle that you find at the surgical supply stores.  Anti inflammatories and heat may help.

Question 7

for what reason does my tail bone hurt?

Accepted Answer

Probably bumped it: Stretch it out slowly. . If this doesn't resolve the problem see your primary care provider.

Question 8

my tail bone hurts sooo bad! why? what to do?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Commonly trauma (injury to the area) causes pain in the coccyx (tailbone). Sometimes it fractures (breaks). Using a doughnut shaped pillow for sitting can take the pressure off so it heals. Sitting in warm water sometimes helps. If the pain does not improve with time, see your primary provider. In rare cases, rectal problems and tumors can cause pain in the area.

Question 9

what can i do about a tail bone injury and pain?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 10

who should i seek help from for a tail bone injury?

Accepted Answer

Doctor: If you think it is broken orthopedist. If not significantly malaligned there is really little to do but manage the pain. If not broke have found often associated with pelvic obliquity, in this case chiropractic care or manual therapy with a qualified physical therapist is helpful, .

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5 days ago i fell backwards onto my bottom. i was ok afterwards, just shaken up. today, i awoke with a painful and slightly swollen tail bone. why?

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My tail bone hurts and its swollen . i cant sit and in pain . what do i do ?

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What could the knot on my tail bone be?

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My tail bone is really hurting, what should i do?

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Tail bone pain no injury?

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What can cause tail bone pain?

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For what reason does my tail bone hurt?

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My tail bone hurts sooo bad! why? what to do?

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What can i do about a tail bone injury and pain?

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Who should i seek help from for a tail bone injury?

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