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Tailbone pain can be caused by an abnormal structure or a fall, but about a third of coccyx pain is unexplained. Coccyx pain usually develops when you sit for long periods of time. In some cases, the patient may experience chronic pain when switching from a sitting to standing position. In addition, coccyx pain can occur during sex or while having a bowel movement.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Medical treatment

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   Go to the doctor. Your doctor will know what to look for to assess coccyx pain. Your doctor may do an X-ray, CT scan or MRI scan. The two most effective tests to diagnose coccyx pain are injecting a local anesthetic into the coccyx to see if it can provide temporary pain relief, and comparing X-rays while standing and sitting to see if the coccyx is present. deflection when you are idle.
   • Your doctor may also look for coccyx follicles - cysts that appear only in the coccyx area and are caused by an ingrown hair follicle infection. Successful follicle treatment can help reduce or completely eliminate the pain.

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   Learn about symptoms caused by coccyx injuries. You may need to see a doctor for a diagnosis, but recognizing the symptoms will also help you determine if the coccyx is the cause of the pain. Symptom identification also helps to provide information useful for the doctor during the diagnosis process. Symptoms of a coccyx injury include: symptoms:
   • Pain in the coccyx are not pain in the lower back.
   • Pain when getting up after sitting
   • Having to go to the toilet often or painful toileting.
   • Reduce pain when sitting on your legs or on one side of your butt.

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   Consider potential causes of coccyx pain. If the coccyx is injured for some reason, you need to talk carefully with your doctor to help determine the right treatment for that particular case.
   • According to some estimates, coccyx pain in women is 5 times more common than in men. The cause may be due to a coccyx injury during childbirth.

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   Ask your doctor about prescription drugs. Certain prescription medications can help relieve tailbone pain. For example, antiepileptic drugs and antidepressants can be effective at relieving coccyx pain. Ask your doctor about the possibility of taking one of the above medications.
   • Remember, the narcotic is usually not prescribed by a doctor unless the coccyx is broken. In the case of a coccyx fracture, your doctor may prescribe pain relievers to help relieve the pain. In addition, you will probably need an X-ray to confirm a coccyx fracture (if you have one).

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   Consider surgical options if other methods are ineffective. Most patients undergoing coccyx pain relief have tried non-surgical methods but have not worked well. Therefore, it's a good idea to try all the non-surgical methods before deciding on painful and sometimes debilitating surgery.
   • If the pain is severe, has pain every day for more than 6 months, and / or affects your quality of life, you should have a referral to an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in tailbone removal surgery.
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Method 2 of 2: Use home remedies

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   Apply ice to the coccyx. Ice packs can help relieve coccyx pain and inflammation. For the first 48 hours of your injury, you can apply ice once every hour. Wrap the ice pack in a towel and place it on your tailbone for about every 20 minutes. After 48 hours, you can apply ice 3 times a day for 20 minutes each time to feel more comfortable.

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   Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to reduce swelling and pain. Over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen are available in most pharmacies.
   • 600 mg ibuprofen every 8 hours or 500 mg acetaminophen every 4 hours. Do not exceed 3500 mg of Acetaminophen in 24 hours.

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   Adjust your posture. Incorrect posture can contribute to tailbone pain. You should sit up straight, with belly tight, neck straight, and back slightly arched. If the pain is severe when getting up, you can lean forward and bend your back before standing.

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   Sit on a pillow. Special pillows with a cutout under the coccyx are specifically designed for patients with coccyx pain. These pillows help relieve some of the pain when you sit down. You can make your own pillow with a rubber sponge. Just cut a hole in the center of the sponge to create a design like a toilet seat.
   • Most patients find donut-shaped pillows do not help because they are designed to reduce the pressure on the genitals, not the coccyx. Talk to your doctor about using wedge-shaped pillows.

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   Use a hot compress. Research shows that hot compresses can help relieve tailbone pain. You can apply a hot compress four times a day for 20 minutes at a time.
   • Try a warm compress or a hot bath if you don't have a heating pad.

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   Plan rest and recovery. If you have a coccyx fracture, the only way you can do it is to rest and avoid vigorous activity for 8-12 weeks. If your work requires physical strength, you need to arrange time to take a break for your body to recover.

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   Do not push when defecating. Some people experience pain while defecating due to tailbone pain. Try to avoid constipation by including fiber and plenty of water in your diet. If needed, you can take a mild stool softener while your coccyx heals. advertisement

Advice

• Tailbone pain can be a sign of a problem with the same pelvic joint. There is a possibility that the hips and coccyx are skewed. The sign is pain in the coccyx or both sides of the coccyx.

Warning

• Tailbone pain can be persistent and uncomfortable for long-term patients. Doctors report that many patients experience pain of varying degrees for months after a coccyx injury.
• See your doctor or get in touch with a healthcare professional as soon as possible if the pain is unbearable in the tailbone or if the pain is unexplained or not caused by injury