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Tailbone injury
I fell down from stairs and my tailbone got injured very badly.I am unable to seat for few times.It is hurting hard.I did an X-ray .Kindly help me doctor.
Kindly check my X-ray.
I have a flight to catch on Monday but kindly check my situation plz.
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Use coccyx cushion while travelling
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Dr. Pranav Shejul
Orthopedic Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Pune
You have a fractured tailbone according to x ray.
Using ice packs and doughnut pillows will help you in travel.
I advise Anti-inflammatory medication for pain management .
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Dr. Shashwat Agrawal
Orthopedic Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Raipur
There is injury to tail bone, however it’s not significant and does not require any active intervention.
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Use donut pillow, sitz bath, analgesic to me taken
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If there is no improvement one small injection known as caudal block can be given
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