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Many individuals develop small, hard lumps on the
surface of their tonsils.
These pale-colored masses are commonly referred to as tonsil stones or tonsilloliths,
and they can lead to irritation and other unpleasant side effects in some patients.
Although the exact causes of tonsil stones are often difficult to determine, tonsil stones often occur when hardened matter builds up in small pockets on
the tonsils' surface.
This build-up of debris is the result of harmful
microorganisms, dead cells, mucus, and food particles accumulating around the
back of the throat
near the tonsils.
The tonsils
are two oval-shaped lymphatic organs located on either side of the back of your
throat. Each tonsil has an irregular surface with uneven crevices called the
tonsillar crypts.
While the tonsils function in the trapping of
harmful microorganisms to protect the throat, respiratory tract, and
gastrointestinal tract, they can also become clogged with excessive amounts of
other materials.
Over time, these substances are broken down by
salivary enzymes, leaving hard, calcified deposits behind. If this accumulation
happens, the debris can become concentrated in white formations along the
tonsillar crypts.
Studies demonstrate a correlation between
individuals with tonsil difficulties and chronic post-nasal drip.
Additionally, tonsil stones tend to occur most often in people who experience chronic
inflammation in their tonsils or recurrent episodes of tonsillitis.
Causes of tonsil stones may be due to allergies which lead to tonsil-stone
formation, as the persistent strain on your immune system can reduce your
tonsils' ability to remove foreign materials.
For some people, causes
of tonsil stones may be due to diet. For example, consuming large amounts of
dairy products stimulates mucus formation, which can make tonsil stones more likely.
Also, other causes of tonsil stones may be due to alcohol and tobacco usage which dries out the
mouth and throat, reducing salivary effectiveness and making your mouth prone
to infection.
Finally, poor oral hygiene is also associated with tonsil stones, as high levels of oral bacteria indicate a greater chance of
oral-health problems.
Tonsil stones rarely create noticeable symptoms,
as they are usually small
and easily overlooked in most patients.
If these masses grow particularly large and become
solidified, however, you may experience multiple symptoms,
such as chronic bad breath, swollen tonsils, a perpetually sore throat, earaches, visible
white debris at the back of your throat, and difficulty swallowing. If this is
the case, see your doctor.
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