Coccydynia
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Coccydynia is a medical condition characterized by pain in the coccyx or tailbone area. Coccydynia is often reported following a fall or after childbirth. Since sitting on the affected area may aggravate the condition, proper padding (or a donut cushion) is recommended. For prolonged cases, anti-inflammatory or pain-relieving drugs may be prescribed, and local nerve blocks are often beneficial. In rare cases, surgery to the coccyx may be required.
External link
- Information on Coccydynia, personal experiences, and recommended doctors (http://www.coccyx.org)