Question 1

which type of doctor specializes in tailbone pain for teenagers?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedist: Of course it depends on what you mean by "tailbone pain". But chronic lower back pain usually is an orthopedist's domain. Sometimes there can be nerve pinching or a tethered cord, mild spina bifida, etc, but those are rare. Start with your regular doc, to rule out infection or nerve issue, then likely on to the orthopedist.

Question 2

how do i convince my doctor i need a wheelchair for coccyx pain?

Accepted Answer

Suffering ?: Wheelchairs are not the treatment for coccyx pain.  If you are in a wheelchair for another reason, you need to ask for a specialist in seating. There are high tech solutions available in cushions and wheelchair design. The  treatments and therapy for coccyx pain  depend on the medical cause.  Sitting is not comfortable until this is achieved.

Question 3

my 15 yr old daughter has been in coccyx pain for 6 mos. she had an xray, pt, nsaids and uses a donut pillow all the time. what is next? spine doc?

Accepted Answer

More tests: Start by seeing an orthopedic spine/back specialist for further evaluation, probable MRI or cat scan. The possibilities for her confined pain probably lie in improper diagnosis or insufficient treatment at this point.

Question 4

how many months does it take for tailbone pain to go away? only hurts when i sit on it and pain seems to be getting worse when i sit on it even for a minute. it's been more than 2 months. do i need to see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: Tailbone pain is usually from a bruised or broken tailbone due to trauma to the tailbone. A doctor can evaluate and confirm the diagnosis. Anti-inflammatory drugs like Motrin can help. Tailbone injuries are annoying because of the long healing time. The tailbone moves a bit every time a person sits, stands, or walks, so healing can be difficult. Sometimes, pain can be from a tailbone tumor.

Question 5

what to do if i'm suffering from coccydynia - a pain in the tailbone..suggest me names of good doctors in kolkata for cure.?

Accepted Answer

Usually time: This condition is usually better over time but that can be months.  Avoid sitting especially on a hard surface or for prolonged periods of time.  Use a doughnut style pillow when sitting to take pressure off that region. If the pain is severe get it checked to make sure there is no other issue causing the pain in this region. Medication can help. See an orthopedic surgeon or a physiatrist.

Question 6

what do you advise if i'm suffering from coccydynia - a pain in the tailbone..suggest me names of good doctors in kolkata for cure.?

Accepted Answer

Coccyx pain: The best initial treatment is medications (advil/motrin) and use of a donut pillow to take pressure off of the coccyx when you sit.

As a last resort sometimes the painful coccyx can be surgically removed but this procedure is not always very successful.

Question 7

is tailbone pain common postpartum? i gave birth vaginally to twins 8mths ago and have tailbone pain since. my doc says its because my butt is boney?

Accepted Answer

Chiropractor?: If you are still experiencing pain and your doctor doesn't think anything medical is wrong, you should be evaluated by a chiropractor.

Question 8

sometimes i am getting bright red blood in my stool and very mild tailbone pain. no other major symptoms. how worried should i be/ should i see a doctor/ do i have colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

: Bright red blood originates from near the outlet.Dark red to purple blood originates from further up. Black stools could be from as high as the stomach.The most common reason for bloody stools as a tear in the outlet from hard or lumpy stools.These reopen easily &amp; can take a while to heal.I would not assume a rare cause is present (cancer) but your doc can sort it out, sometimes with a simple exam

Question 9

what do i do about the coccyx pain (tailbone pain) i am suffering from?

Accepted Answer

Tail bone pain: Avoid any further trauma by sitting on a hardsurface.Use an inflatable ring when sitting on hardsurfaces.Taking warm seatbaths will help with pelvic organs congestion, avoid constipation, take otc medications.When pain is intense local infiltration of the area will. Help, olso manipulation of the sacroccoxygeal joint may be of benefict. Dr seni.

Question 10

hx of broken tailbone 7 yrs ago, recently experiencing axial coccyx pain, especially after exercise. got an x-ray and it was normal.  what to do?

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Typically: Typically recommend a doughnut cushion to sit on to remove pressure on the area.  Can also consider a ganglion of impar block.

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How do i convince my doctor i need a wheelchair for coccyx pain?

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My 15 yr old daughter has been in coccyx pain for 6 mos. she had an xray, pt, nsaids and uses a donut pillow all the time. what is next? spine doc?

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How many months does it take for tailbone pain to go away? only hurts when i sit on it and pain seems to be getting worse when i sit on it even for a minute. it's been more than 2 months. do i need to see a doctor?

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What to do if i'm suffering from coccydynia - a pain in the tailbone..suggest me names of good doctors in kolkata for cure.?

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What do you advise if i'm suffering from coccydynia - a pain in the tailbone..suggest me names of good doctors in kolkata for cure.?

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Is tailbone pain common postpartum? i gave birth vaginally to twins 8mths ago and have tailbone pain since. my doc says its because my butt is boney?

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Sometimes i am getting bright red blood in my stool and very mild tailbone pain. no other major symptoms. how worried should i be/ should i see a doctor/ do i have colon cancer?

A member asked:

What do i do about the coccyx pain (tailbone pain) i am suffering from?

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Hx of broken tailbone 7 yrs ago, recently experiencing axial coccyx pain, especially after exercise. got an x-ray and it was normal. what to do?

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