What is the fastest way to heal a sore tailbone?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Lean forward while sitting down. Apply heat or ice to the affected area. Sit on a doughnut-shaped pillow or wedge (V-shaped) cushion. Take over-the-counter pain relievers

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Answered 04/07/2025

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My mom just had hip replacement surgery and now she's dealing with vomiting and loose motions especially during meals. Would vomikind syrup or tablet be okay to give her for this?

It's generally not recommended to administer Vomikind syrup or tablets without consulting a doctor, especially after surgery. Vomikind, which contains ondansetron, can be helpful for managing nausea and vomiting, but it's crucial to determine the underlying cause of the vomiting and loose motions and to ensure it's safe for your mother to take given her specific medical history and recent surgery

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What are the risks of ACL reconstruction surgery and is ACL repair a better choice for recovery I'm considering ACL surgery but worried about complications like infections or the graft failing how common are these issues and does repair surgery have fewer risks than reconstruction My doctor mentioned ACL reconstruction but I've heard repair might be an option what are the pros and cons of each and which one leads to better long-term results

ACL reconstruction has risks like infection or graft failure; repair may work for partial tears.

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Can you suggest non-surgical treatments for an ACL tear I really want to avoid surgery if possible and explore other options

ACL repair and reconstructive sx is advised.

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