symptoms of tonsil stonesyou may be alarmed if you were to look at the back of your throat and see white spotsand bumps on your tonsils. or worse you may occasionally cough up a mushy, foul-smellinglump. these white bumps are tonsil stones and nothing to worry about, although theyare annoying. what are tonsil stones?your tonsils have several pits and nooks that from time to time catch debris such as mucous,dead cells and bacteria. when these things are fused together within the crevasses onthe tonsils they harden and calcify resulting in a small white lump. tonsil stones are harmlessalthough they can lead to other serious issues such as bad breath and sore throats. mosttonsil stones are quite small, although larger
ones have been known to form. what are the symptoms associated with tonsilstones? sometimes people with tonsil stones do nothave symptoms. however there are a series of mild symptoms associated with tonsil stonessuch as: • bad breath• a feeling of having something stuck in your throat• difficulty swallowing • sore throat• ear ache • recurring tonsillitis how can i treat tonsil stones?for people with tonsil stones without symptoms
no treatment is necessary. others may chooseto remove visible stones on their own with a toothbrush, cotton swap or a water flossingdevice. gargling with salt water is also helpful. in cases where tonsil stones are causing painand tonsillitis the last resort is to remove the tonsils. an ear, nose and throat specialistcan help you remove tonsil stones and determine if your case is severe enough to warrant atonsillectomy. the best way to prevent tonsil stones from forming is to practice good oralhygiene on a regular daily basis.
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