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Mri rectum completed for rectum/tailbone pain/pressure. came back normal. would mri rectum accurately show the tailbone? should i ask for an mri of the tailbone specifically? colonoscopy normal. xray coccyx also normal. trying to find source?

Q: mri rectum completed for rectum/tailbone pain/pressure. came back normal. would mri rectum accurately show the tailbone? should i ask for an mri of the tailbone specifically? colonoscopy normal. xray coccyx also normal. trying to find source?

: Yes, your tail bone should be visualized with this MRI.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, your tail bone should be visualized with this MRI.

Answered 12/19/2022

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A member asked:

Mri rectum completed for rectum/tailbone pain/pressure. came back normal. would mri rectum accurately show the tailbone? should i ask for an mri of the tailbone specifically? colonoscopy normal. xray coccyx also normal. trying to find source?

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