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Coccydynia
Inflammation of the tailbone (coccyx or bony area located deep between the buttocks above the anus) is referred to as coccydynia. Coccydynia is associated with pain and tenderness at the tip of the tailbone between the buttocks. Sitting often worsens coccyx pain.
Symptoms:
Pain during bowel movements.
More severe pain when changing from sitting to standing up.
Achy or piercing pain in the tailbone.
More severe pain when sitting for long periods of time.
Depression, Painful buttocks, Back pain And Poor sleep.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Tailbone pain (coccydynia) can make everyday tasks uncomfortable at best, and unbearable at worst. The coccyx, a small triangular bone at the bottom of the spinal column, can get bruised and even fractured. Sitting increases pain while walking relieves it.
The coccyx is a triangular arrangement of bone that makes up the very bottom portion of the spine below the sacrum. It represents a vestigial tail, hence the common term tailbone.
