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I bruised my tailbone years ago. i couldn't sit with out pain. last month or so i don't recall reinjuring my tail bone but when i lay down i feel my tail bone bulging out abit. only tender if i touch it. i looked there's a bruise. is this serious?

Q: i bruised my tailbone years ago. i couldn't sit with out pain. last month or so i don't recall reinjuring my tail bone but when i lay down i feel my tail bone bulging out abit. only tender if i touch it. i looked there's a bruise. is this serious?

: it is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. You may watch and wait. You may have inadvertently injured the area. If it is getting better, give it time. If the symptoms persist or get worse see a doctor. wish you good health!

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it is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. You may watch and wait. You may have inadvertently injured the area. If it is getting better, give it time. If the symptoms persist or get worse see a doctor. wish you good health!

Answered 7/28/2022

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A member asked:

I bruised my tailbone years ago. i couldn't sit with out pain. last month or so i don't recall reinjuring my tail bone but when i lay down i feel my tail bone bulging out abit. only tender if i touch it. i looked there's a bruise. is this serious?

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