Question 1

can constipation cause pain in the tailbone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The rectum when over distended with hard stool pulls on suspensory muscles and ligament that attach to the tail bone or sacrum. Use suppositories (glycerine) to evacuate the rectum.

Question 2

can constipation cause tailbone pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: While the rectal portion  of the colon can enlarge a lot, if it were packed with hardened stool in severe constipation, this mass can cause pressure in surrounding tissues and nerves.

Question 3

could my constipation be causing tailbone pain?

Accepted Answer

Rarely will cause it: But can definitely aggravate it

Question 4

i'm feeling bloated the last week and slight pain in tailbone and i have never had problems with constipation.

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Are you constipated now? if you are, increase your intake of fiber and water. You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948

Question 5

what may cause severe pain in tailbone area? no redness, no known injury, no constipation.  hurts very bad to sit down and  hurts very bad to stand up.

Accepted Answer

Pain in the butt!: You have trigger points in your gluts or ham string muscles that is referring to the tailbone. Think flesh=muscles/tissue and not bone/disc/nerves for this pain! start self-care with a wellness program of vits, magnesium glycinate, sleep hygiene, exercise, self massage, chiropractor, yoga, heat, epsom tub soaking, and stretching.  I use a.Acupuncture!

Question 6

29 female. had blood in toilet after bm. have off and on constipation with cramps. bad tailbone pain as well. could this be crc?

Accepted Answer

Possible, not likely: More commonly hemorrhoids. Crc uncommon below age 40, except in certain family histories. Nevertheless, discuss with your doc.

Question 7

thighs appear swollen or fluid retained where saddle bag area is.tailbone, butt, back + abdomen pain.tiny capillaries broken at tailbon. constipation?

Accepted Answer

No: Those are not common symptoms of constipation.

Question 8

pain between tailbone/anus when sitting + constipation months. colonoscopy reg w/internal hemroids. scared results wrong.my dad passed of anal cancer.

Accepted Answer

Sounds like you have: Coccydynia,although this needs to be confirmed by a physical exam.You should seek the help of a Spine Surgeon.The condition can be helped by decreasing any pressure to the tender area,physical therapy,steroid injections,and it still may take months to resolve.
Chronic constipation-treat with  regimen of daily fiber,hydration,and a non-stimulant.Discus with the Colonoscopy Doc .Good luck...

Question 9

what can be causing a pain around the coccyx? i am eighteen, and i have had chronic constipation all of my life. about a day ago, i noticed a soreness above my anus, around my coccyx that has been gradually getting worse. i did not fall, and the soreness

Accepted Answer

This : This sounds suspicious for a pilonidal cyst/sinus that may be infected. This is more common in young men. If infected antibiotics and sometimes draining any infected fluid may be needed. If not infected then some recommend soaks but occasionally surgery to excise the cyst or sinus is needed. A general or colorectal surgeon usually manages this. Of course there are other possibilities so this should be looked at by a physician.

Question 10

pressure in my coccyx have been constipated and have lots of trapped wind, could this be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It sounds like you are constipated and may have an impaction. In order to keep from getting impacted, consider changes to your diet to include stone fruits and avoid lots of complex carbohydrates.

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Could my constipation be causing tailbone pain?

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I'm feeling bloated the last week and slight pain in tailbone and i have never had problems with constipation.

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What may cause severe pain in tailbone area? no redness, no known injury, no constipation. hurts very bad to sit down and hurts very bad to stand up.

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29 female. had blood in toilet after bm. have off and on constipation with cramps. bad tailbone pain as well. could this be crc?

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Thighs appear swollen or fluid retained where saddle bag area is.tailbone, butt, back + abdomen pain.tiny capillaries broken at tailbon. constipation?

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Pain between tailbone/anus when sitting + constipation months. colonoscopy reg w/internal hemroids. scared results wrong.my dad passed of anal cancer.

A member asked:

What can be causing a pain around the coccyx? i am eighteen, and i have had chronic constipation all of my life. about a day ago, i noticed a soreness above my anus, around my coccyx that has been gradually getting worse. i did not fall, and the soreness

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Pressure in my coccyx have been constipated and have lots of trapped wind, could this be the cause?

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