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Pain in the buttocks

I recently noticed pains in my buttocks after sitting for a long while. Kindly tell me what to do

Joy (by SMS)

 

A person may experience pain in their buttocks when sitting for many reasons, including minor injuries and bruises and more severe conditions, such as sciatica and damaged disks. People spend a lot of time sitting down, and experiencing pain in the buttocks when sitting can cause concern. Pain in this area can be temporary due to a bruise or minor injury, but it can also result from a more serious, long-term condition.

Symptoms may vary depending on the cause and location of the pain and can include: bruising or discoloration, numbness and tingling, tingling in the legs, a sore tailbone or coccyx, swelling, difficulty moving the muscle, difficulty moving from a sitting to a standing position. Sometimes, the pain may go away on its own. Other times, medical treatment may be necessary.

There are many things a person can try at home to relieve pain in the buttocks, including: avoiding prolonged sitting, moving around and stretching the legs regularly, using a doughnut cushion, applying hot packs to the lower back, applying cold packs to the lower back, wearing loose-fitting clothing and taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

People can also try stretches or even yoga to relieve pain in the buttocks. People should seek medical advice if: the pain does not start to improve within a few weeks, simple home treatments do not relieve the pain, the pain is severe. They should also contact a doctor immediately if the pain co-occurs with: bleeding, a high temperature, pain in other areas than just the buttocks, numbness or weakness in the legs, difficulty controlling the bowels or bladder as well as a sharp stabbing or shooting pain.

It could be that the cause of the pain is a fracture or an infection and needs further medical intervention.

READ ALSO: Leg pains that are signs of serious issues

Dr. Wale Okediran

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