Tailbone fracture

2025-07-14 18:53:25
I had tailbone fracture 4 months back due to an accident. It's been confirmed by seeing the CT scan images(attached for reference) Although it's been 4 month but still I have pain.I can't tilt my back it hurts too much.I can't sit for a long time. Please tell me when I will get relief from this pain.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.  However I would like to examine & investigate you  in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or  metabolic disorder, if there is any.  -Any way it may be tried, --. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days. --. Caldikind plus  (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days. -(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) --. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold. --. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Keep no pillow under the head. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. -- .Do perineal exercises. -,sit in such a manner so that tail bone does not touch the seat. (as you sit on a camode for toilet). -- sit on thighs & not on hips. --.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta.)   & see  me and my yoga; & yoga simplified. --Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. --Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. --For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. --Wish you a quick recovery & good health. --I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.   Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho) DMC 3624  

Answered2025-07-18 23:17:04

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Tail bone fractures are notorious to pain management. Avoiding proper practice of care during initial few months of injury may lead to longer discomfort. With proper followup this can be tackled, just have to be patient.
Next Steps
Consult Orthopedic spine surgeon. Strictly follow your doctors advice. MRI LS Spine with coccyx.
Health Tips
Start Physiotherapy. Use donut pillow to sit always till pain subsides. Avoid sitting on rough surfaces.

Answered2025-07-15 14:34:15

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As it is four months since injury, Start physiotherapy and exercises. Use a soft pillow to sit and check your calcium and vitamin D3 levels. If its not controlled by these then consult a spine specialist. Last option to treat condition would be surgery
Next Steps
Consult a physiotherapist and start Physiotherapy and execises

Answered2025-07-15 13:32:45

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Use a donut pillow for sitting, pain will be there untill the fracture unites especially if you sit on a hard surface. It may take a couple of months for pain to subside

Answered2025-07-15 10:16:36

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In 2 week with medicine and rest

Answered2025-07-15 08:24:40

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