Coccydynia is a medical term meaning pain in the coccyx or tailbone area, usually brought on by sitting too abruptly. ==Synonyms== Coccydynia is also known as coccygodynia, coccygeal pain, coccyx pain, or coccalgia. ==Anatomy== ===Structure=== Coccydynia occurs in the lowest part of the spine, the coccyx, which represents a vestigial tail, or in ...
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<symptom> Pain in the coccyx (tailbone). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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(kok″sә-din´e-ә) coccygodynia.
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Pain in the coccyx and surrounding area.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kok′sē-din′ē-ă Definitions: 1. Pain in the coccygeal region. Synonyms: coccygodynia, coccyodynia
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Our Coccydynia Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Coccydynia Coccydynia: Pain in the coccyx (the tailbone). The coccyx is the small bone at the bottom of the spine very near the anus. The coccyx is made up of 3-5 rudimentary vertebrae and is the lowest part of the spinal column. The suffix -dynia comes from...
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Pain that can be felt around the tailbone area. Some pregnant women may experience pain at the tailbone from a previous fracture or break of the coccyx. Childbirth can also cause women to suffer from coccydynia. Pain is more likely while sitting down and a coccyx cushion may be necessary to relieve pain.
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Coccydynia refers to pain originating from the coccyx, or tailbone pain. Falling, hitting the tailbone, or events such as childbirth can lead to coccydynia. In most cases, the pain is thought to be caused by an unstable coccyx, which results in chronic inflammation of the sacro-coccygeal joint. Women are much more likely to experience coccydynia, s...
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