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Persistent
tonsil stones occur when food particles and other forms of debris accumulate
on the surface of your palatine tonsils. These lymphatic organs are located on
either side of the back of your throat. They are responsible for filtering
lymphatic fluid and for trapping incoming pathogens such as viruses, bacteria,
and fungi.
Unfortunately,
excessive amounts of debris and microorganisms can become lodged in the surface
of your tonsils. Once this accumulation begins to decay and calcify, it forms
pale, oval-shaped tonsil stones that are difficult to treat because they often return.
The
tonsils' superficial layer of mucosa is filled with pits and channels where
materials are trapped. These crevices are referred to as the tonsillar crypts,
which vary in size depending on an individual's throat composition and age.
Tonsil stones,
also known as tonsilloliths,
are created when trapped debris hardens in the tonsillar crypts. This is
especially common in those who suffer from chronic tonsillar inflammation or
from repeated episodes of tonsillitis.
Although
tonsil stones rarely create significant medical complications, they can
persist despite your best efforts to prevent or to treat them.
Medication
such as antibiotics may reduce your tonsil stones at first, but it cannot serve as a permanent cure for the
accumulation of other debris such as food particles or excess mucus.
As
a result, once medication is discontinued, your tonsil stones will quickly return. Persistent tonsil stones are bothersome, and they may occasionally lead to unpleasant
symptoms.
If
you are experiencing a chronic sore throat, earaches, difficulty swallowing, or
persistent bad breath,
you may be suffering from especially large or solidified tonsil stones.
Maintaining
healthy habits such as good oral hygiene and a balanced diet may help prevent tonsil stone formation for
some people. However, having your palatine tonsils surgically removed is the
only certain way of preventing or completely removing tonsil stones. This procedure is called a tonsillectomy
and may be performed by a specialized surgeon.
If
you are concerned about persistent tonsil stones, see your doctor. He or she can remove any visible tonsil stones during your visit and can suggest treatment methods to reduce
any discomfort you may be experiencing.
If
these methods are not effective, you may need to consult an ear, nose, and
throat specialist for further evaluation and for potential surgery.
This article is based
on the book, “Tonsil Stones Remedy Forever” by Alison White, an ex-sufferer of
tonsilloliths, also known as tonsil stones.
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