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I bruised my tailbone a few days ago. today i had baseball tryouts, and was going through a lot of pain. is there anything i can do to relieve this?
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Give it time : Typically a bruised coccyx is painful for several weeks. It can become tipped or fractured. If you have trouble with bowel movements, you may want an xray.
Answered 3/4/2014
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Not much: You will have to wait for the inflammation to calm down. If you are healthy and it appropriate, ask your parents if over the counter nsaids like Ibuprofen is right for you and that can help a great deal with the pain. Otherwise, try sitting to the side, using a "donut" cushion to keep pressure off the area. If it does not feel better after a week, see a doc for an xray. Hope that helps!
Answered 6/25/2014
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