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Im 16 and have just discovered i have a sacral dimple. ive only now looked up its name because ive had some mild pain in the area. is this normal?
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Yes: What you described is normal. You may visit this site for information on this topic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sacral-dimple/symptoms-causes/syc-20377353 Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex. Get HPV vaccine
Answered 12/24/2017
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