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After i lost 11kg (gym and diet) i noticed there is bony prominence in the end of spinal (the top of butt) no pain ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Coccyx: I am glad you are losing weight. Sounds like you have found your coccyx.

Answered 8/15/2016

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