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Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are a
common condition that affects many individuals worldwide. Although adults and
adolescents are the most likely groups to develop tonsil stones, younger children may also experience the formation of
tonsilloliths and suffer from related symptoms.
Tonsilloliths occur when bits of debris such as
dead cellular materials, food particles, and foreign pathogens accumulate in
the crevices of the palatine tonsils. These lymphatic organs are positioned on
either side of the back of your throat.
The tonsils are responsible for defending the throat
against harmful microorganisms and for filtering lymphatic fluid. A layer of
pink mucosa covers the surface of the tonsils, containing pits and channels
that are referred to as the tonsillar crypts.
When large amounts of debris
and other substances accumulate in the tonsillar crypts, the resulting material
can combine with saliva and begin to decay. The decaying material then
calcifies into small, pale-colored tonsil stones.
Babies and small children rarely experience tonsil-stone formation. Those who do develop this condition may not demonstrate
noticeable effects, as the majority of tonsil stones are small and asymptomatic.
However, if you notice that your child is suffering
from a chronic sore throat, frequent earaches, pain or difficulty swallowing,
or persistent bad breath, he or she may be experiencing problematic tonsil stones.
Tonsil stones are especially common for children
who have repeated bouts of tonsillitis. This may contribute to more severe symptoms,
since a child's tonsil are very large in proportion to the size
of his or her throat. As a child matures, however, his or her tonsils
usually shrink.
If you suspect that your child may be suffering
from tonsillitis
or tonsil stones, see your family doctor or pediatrician for an oral examination.
He or she can remove any visible tonsil stones and may provide an antibiotic to reduce bacterial inflammation.
Your doctor
may also recommend that your child see an ear, nose, and throat specialist if
his or her symptoms
persist or worsen. Surgical treatment is almost never required for tonsil stones, but if the condition persists and causes concern, your doctor
may recommend a tonsillectomy to prevent
further complications and discomfort.
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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