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Can a broken or fractured coccyx cause any changes to your bowel movements?
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Yes and no: It will not directly cause a change in bowel movements, however, patients may try to avoid or postpone going do to pain. Occasionally the use of a stool softener will make it less painful when you go.
Answered 4/3/2019
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