What causes tailbone pain?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing pain in my coccyx area for the past two days. I would like to ask the doctor, what could be causing coccyx pain?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
Tailbone pain can be caused by various reasons, including but not limited to the following:
1. Trauma: The most common cause is falling or sitting on a hard surface, leading to injury of the tailbone. This type of pain typically worsens when sitting or during prolonged driving.
2. Tailbone fracture: Minor fractures or cracks can occur even without a clear history of trauma, especially in elderly individuals.
3. Sciatica: Although primarily affecting the lower back and buttocks, compression of the sciatic nerve may also cause pain in the tailbone area.
4. Infection or inflammation: Infections such as pelvic inflammatory disease or perianal infections can spread to the tailbone region and cause pain.
If the pain persists, seek medical attention promptly.
