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Can constipation cause pain in the tailbone?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

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.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 7/24/2017

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