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Individuals
who are suffering from tonsil stones can exhibit obvious symptoms, such as bad breath, a sore throat,
swollen throat tissue, difficulty swallowing, earaches, and white debris that
is visible at the back of the throat.
However,
some patients who are suffering from tonsil stones may develop many small
tonsil stones instead, which do not involve these symptoms. As a result, small
and asymptomatic tonsil stones are often discovered incidentally via an x-ray or a CT scan.
The
tonsils function as part of the body's immune system, defending the mouth,
respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract from invading substances.
If
bacteria, viruses, fungi, postnasal mucus, or food particles become lodged in
the crypts that line the surface of the tonsils, these substances can combine,
putrefy, and harden into small, whitish lumps.
Larger
tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths,
are associated with noticeable and more-severe symptoms like those listed
previously.
Most
individuals who develop tiny tonsil stones end up swallowing these hardened pieces of debris without ever
noticing them. This is because most people's tonsils have shallower crypts that
usually dislodge the tonsil stones while they are still relatively small, which prevent the stones
from becoming large or uncomfortable.
In
those whose tonsils are larger, however, these stones can become wedged in deep
crypts and continue to grow in size. Larger tonsil stones can be painful and bothersome, creating unpleasant symptoms like
a fever, chronic bad breath, and a continuously sore throat.
Tonsil stones
can usually be prevented by several helpful strategies, such as maintaining
good oral hygiene, gargling with salt water, drinking plenty of water, and
striving to eat a healthy diet.
If
you think you may be suffering from tonsil stones, see your doctor for an examination of your throat, head, and
neck. Tell your doctor about any related symptoms that you may be experiencing
as well.
If
you are not suffering from any related symptoms, your condition is most likely
not serious. Your doctor may look for any visible stones or may conduct further
imaging to see if they are present.
If
small stones are evident, your doctor will simply brush or scrape out any
visible tonsil stones. But if your tonsil stones are causing you discomfort or pain, your doctor may refer you to
an ear, nose, and throat specialist for further treatment.
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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