Definition:
Tailbone pain, also known as coccydynia, refers to the inflammation of the coccyx, the bone located in between the buttocks.
Diagnosis:
Tailbone pain is diagnosed by studying the symptoms present in the patient.
Treatment:
Treatment for the illness is by providing comfort on the swelling area. Adding a cushion to the place where the person is going to sit. Severe cases are treated corticosteroids to reduce the inflammation.
Symptoms and Signs:
Among the symptoms included in tailbone pain are swelling and tenderness of the tailbone. Persons with this disease often find it painful to sit down.
Causes:
Tailbone pain is caused by injuries such as a fractured bone, pilonidal cysts and sciatica.
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