Pain in the coccyx or coccygeal joint, the last section of the spine, can last for several hours or several weeks or even months. It manifests itself during prolonged sitting and reminds of itself during an unsuccessful fall. But this same pain can spread to the buttocks or thighs and become a symptom of an alarming disease.
At the same time, there are no such minor pains: after all, a sedentary lifestyle indicates further problems with the spine, and bruises — for fractures. There are more serious illnesses in this list, for example, oncological ones. We learn to distinguish pain in the coccyx and take timely measures.
Coccyx pain — retribution for a sedentary lifestyle
Coccyx pain — physical inactivity. The cause of pain in the coccyx can be a sedentary lifestyle. Especially — frequent and long driving.
- Contributes to spinal problems.
Coccyx pain — injury. Pain may occur after a fall if the coccyx is damaged during it, such as a bruise or fracture.
- In the latter case, surgery is needed to remove fragments of the broken bone.
Coccyx pain — diseases of the spine. Pain in the coccyx may be due to pain in the upper parts of the spine. The reasons may be varied. Among them — osteochondrosis, sciatica, etc.
Coccyx pain — hemorrhoids (varicose veins of the rectum).
The first symptom of hemorrhoids is itching around the anus. There are also minor bleeding.
Pain in the coccyx and anus occurs when hemorrhoids are accompanied by complications. For example, inflammatory diseases and thrombophlebitis.
Coccyx pain — postpartum illness. The cause of such pain is changes in the body of a woman under the influence of pregnancy. An enlarged uterus presses on the spine, causing pain in the coccyx. Most often manifested in women in labor who have had injuries to the coccyx.
How to relieve tailbone pain:
- lie down. This will help take the load off the coccyx area. Use a pillow for this;
- Take anti-inflammatory drugs. They will help reduce the pain;
- Use ice to reduce swelling. Make a compress with it and apply for 5-10 minutes several times a day;
- If there is no swelling, use a hot heating pad or take a bath.
Coccyx pain — cancer symptom
Coccyx pain — neuralgia of the sacral plexus. Inflammation of the nerves causes damage to the sacral plexus. This symptom — one of the most dangerous, because it can be mistaken for others, which explains the difficulty of diagnosis.
Coccyx pain — pilonidal cyst. It develops due to the increase and infection of the hair follicles in the area of the sacrococcygeal joint. Most often it affects young men who lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Coccyx pain — Tarlov's cyst. Tarlov's cyst — it is a reservoir filled with cerebrospinal fluid and blood. She may appear in various parts of the spine and manifest as pain in the sacrum.
- May cause damage to the sphincters of the bladder and rectum.
Coccyx pain — cancer. Pain in the coccyx can be a symptom of a benign tumor of the sacrum. As the tumor grows, the pain increases. Along the way, there are difficulties with urination.
The malignant tumor of the bone grows slowly. For a long time, she does not give herself any symptoms. But when it reaches a large size, it begins to put pressure on the coccyx and cause pain in it.
Another tumor that can cause tailbone pain is Ewing's sarcoma.
Most often it occurs in the sacrum and causes severe pain in it.
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