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A member asked:
It hurts when i sit down sometimes. i think i bruised my tail bone. how do i know if this is true?
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Be seen: If it is bad enough, I would not hesitate to be seen. An exam and X-rays will usually reveal the source if your pain.
Answered 1/5/2019
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