Wednesday, September 16, 2009

coccydynia

pain occuring on prolong sitting .
usually common in female
history of injury may be there.
recurrence common.
treatment is mainly suppportive.
avoid prolong sitting on hard surface.
if necessary than use ring shape cushion.
analgesics line NSAID can help.
use Sitz bath, ie to sit in a pot with warm water.
try to avoid straining at coccyx by avoiding constipation.

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