"Bruised the coccyx" - with such a complaint, patients often turn to specialists. Indeed, for such damage it may take only a second, but to treat this injury is sometimes very difficult and long.
Coccyx injury: symptoms, treatment
The presented bruise can be obtained as a result of a fall from a height or a blow with a blunt object. The majority of these injuries are children. After all, they lead an active lifestyle. But often adults are also affected by this damage, especially in winter, when you have to walk on icy roads. So, if a woman (child or man) hurt her coccyx, then almost immediately she has strong pain, and also:
- puffiness;
- bruise;
- numbness of tissues;
- difficulty in moving;
- discomfort in sitting and standing position.
In addition, if a girl hurt her tailbone, then the pain of the injured area can radiate to the legs, and also occur during intercourse and direct contact with the site of impact.
If you have these symptomsobserve at home, then you should immediately contact a traumatologist, who is obliged to refer you for x-rays, and then prescribe treatment. This is especially true of the fair sex, as damage to the small pelvis may further affect the natural process of childbirth.
How to treat a bruised tailbone?
Therapy for such an injury involves only ensuring maximum immobility. In connection with this fact, such damage is more difficult and longer in healing than a fracture of the limbs. After all, the injured person has to stay in a lying position for a long time. To significantly speed up the recovery of the patient, doctors recommend using all kinds of pharmacy ointments that have cooling and analgesic effects (for example, Venoruton and Nise drugs). Apply warm compresses only after a few days after the injury was received.
Helpful tips
- It is recommended that the victim sleep only on his side, because if you lie on your back, the coccyx will suffer the most.
- During the rehabilitation period, it is advisable for the patient to stay in a sitting position as little as possible, and if necessary, use an orthopedic pillow. If pain occurs in such situations, then it is allowed to take analgesics.
- If you trust folk medicine, then fresh wormwood juice will help you relieve pain, which must be applied to the damaged area. Besides,you can use plantain leaves or onion dressings as a compress.
First Aid
If your spouse (or other close relative) has bruised the coccyx, then the first thing to do is apply cold to the damaged area. This method will help stop the growing swelling, and also significantly reduce soreness. It is worth noting that ice should be applied to an injury of any degree for at least an hour, and then take a short break and continue treatment with a compress. After this, it is recommended that the victim be immediately taken to the doctor.
