Coccygodynia - a disease in which a person concerned about pain in the coccyx or in the anus. In women, this condition occurs in about three times more often than men. Kogtsigodiniya can greatly complicate the life of the patient, so a visit to the doctor when the first symptoms of the disease - a necessary measure.

Types and causes of coccygodynia

If pain occurs in the coccyx, it is actually a condition called coccygodynia. Anorectal pain, a second type of the disease, characterized by pain in the anus. Sometimes there psevdokoktsigodiniya - a condition in which pain in the coccyx arise due to gynecological, urological diseases or proctologic.

Most often coccygodynia occurs when nerve damage in the area of ​​the sacrum and coccyx. The causes of the disease may include:

• Trauma (eg fall on the coccyx, or blow on it with a hard object). The pain arises due to dislocation or displacement of the coccyx. If the soft tissues that surround the coccyx, forming scars, and there is myositis (muscle inflammation), also may appear coccygodynia. Often after the injury takes a long period of time, a person can forget about it and does not bind the coccyx injury in the past with the advent of pain;
• Postponed inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs, which include prostate, parameters (inflammation of the tissue that surrounds the womb), abscess (inflammation paraproctium). In the tissues that surround the coccyx, forming scars. Adjacent nerve fibers involved in this process that causes the pain;
• Surgeries pelvic, anal or perineal area. Sometimes they lead to the formation of adhesions (adhesions of the peritoneum - the shell that covers the internal organs) and scar deformities;
• Frequent constipation and diarrhea. These conditions lead to prolonged tension of the pelvic floor muscles;
• Trauma during childbirth. The tissue that surrounds the tailbone, is bleeding. In the future, this may cause pain;
• Perineum syndrome prolapse (downward displacement of the vagina, uterus and rectum);
• Diseases of the neuromuscular apparatus of the perineum.

Symptoms

Pain - the most important attribute coccygodynia. A person can feel it at the bottom of the spine in the coccyx or in the rectum. Pain occurs when exposed to the coccyx, or even in a state of complete rest, for no apparent reason. After some time it passes spontaneously or after administration of pain medication. But there are constant pain.

Anokopchikovaya pain can be sharp or dull, and give to the perineum, genitals, buttocks, the inner thighs. It increases with movements in a sitting position and pressure on the coccyx and significantly limits physical activity. Also, the patient feels heaviness or burning sensation in the coccyx.

Often during an attack of pain pales man and covered with sweat. This is due to the reaction of the autonomic nervous system, which is influenced by the blood vessels constrict. Coccygodynia almost always accompanied by depression.

Diagnostics

Coccygodynia diagnosis is difficult. To do this, you must eliminate hemorrhoids, anal fissure, abscess, gynecological diseases, sciatica Sciatica - warn it is too late Since they are similar accompanied by pain.

When pain in the coccyx and anus needs such methods of examination as:

• External examination that reveals the visible changes in this area;
• Digital examination of the rectum helps assess the state of the sacrococcygeal joint and coccyx. With this method you can determine whether the patient has hemorrhoids or abscess. When coccygodynia detected soreness in the coccyx;
• Sigmoidoscopy - examination of the inner surface of the rectum and the sigmoid colon, which is carried out with the help of a special device;
• X-rays of the coccyx and sacrum reveals changes in the spine, which can cause pain.

To determine the cause of pain, women need to undergo a gynecological examination Gynecological examination - an unpleasant necessity And men need to consult a urologist. Patients should also be sure to visit a neurologist.

Therapies

Treatment kotsigodinii begin with the complex of conservative measures. Patients are encouraged to physiotherapy:

• Rectal darsonvalization (impact on the rectal mucosa pulse currents with high frequency);
• Diadynamic currents (constant effect of pulsed currents with low voltage and frequency);
• Ultrasonic treatment;
• Laser treatment;
• UHF-therapy;
• Paraffin applications;
• Mud.

Manual therapy improves blood circulation in the tailbone, relieves muscle spasm and accelerate recovery. Reflexology and acupuncture Acupuncture - the ancient traditions in the service of modern science   (effects on biologically active points located on the skin in specific locations) are also effective. For some patients, the doctor recommends taking sedative (calming) drugs.

If a patient is concerned about the very severe pain, he prescribed blockade with novocaine, lidocaine, diprospanom, hydrocortisone Hydrocortisone - a drug that could save the life of the patient . The solutions of these drugs are administered by syringe to the nerve plexus.

Surgery is performed in cases where conservative treatment was unsuccessful or detected abnormal mobility of the coccyx (after sprains and fractures). Removing this spine - the most efficient operation in such a situation.

The longer a patient with coccygodynia seek medical care, the harder it is to cure. In order for the pain in the coccyx has been successfully removed, you must be examined as soon as it arrives.

Alexander Chernov

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