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Fell on bum a few days ago and now hurts when going to sit or stand up and hurts going to toilet. no bruise though?

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Dr. Craig Morton answered

See below: You may have injured your tailbone or strained your lower back. Usually this will improve on it's own with time, ice, and and anti-inflammatory. See your physician if not better in 2 weeks

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 6/12/2017

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A member asked:

Fell on bum a few days ago and now hurts when going to sit or stand up and hurts going to toilet. no bruise though?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Craig Morton answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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