Question 1

i always get tonsil stones on my throat, sometimes big sometimes small. how to treat this? dentist or ent?

Accepted Answer

ENT: Once you pass the soft palate you are in ENT turf.

Question 2

a dentist told me that i have infection and she suggests me indclox and milixim, tonsil stones are growing till, im very upset, wht i do?

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Antibiotics: You have been given 2 different antibiotics.  More important that source of infection be determined.  For tonsil stones see an ear/nose/throat specialist.  For dental infections, whether tooth or gum, ask dentist for referral to either oral surgeon or endodontist.

Question 3

should you remove tonsil stones yourself?

Accepted Answer

No: Always allow trained professional to manage your health for optimal outcome.

Question 4

i have tonsil stones should i go to the er to get them removed?

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Unlikely: probably better cared for at ENT OFFICE u less fever, abscess acute issue

Question 5

my daughter appears to have tonsil stones. although she had her tonsils removed nine years ago. is this possible?

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Tonsils: The palatine tonsils usually do not come back following removal, however the lingual tonsils can get enlarged and produce symptoms. The best way is to take a picture of the back of the mouth and present it here or show to an ENT physician to describe what you mean by "tonsil stones"

Question 6

i removed tonsil stones 7 days ago.but now chking fr it i found that a white spot its again growing.what i do now.is there no cure?

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Tonsil stones: You can remove these carefully with a pointed implement, but they are prone to reforming.  Consultation with an ENT doctor to determine whether the tonsils are in a condition suggesting a need for surgical removal is another possibility. Good luck.

Question 7

i frequently have tonsil stones and remove them. i also have acid reflux.  could my acid reflux have anything to do with the stones?

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Chronic Tonsillitis: Unlikely related to reflux. Tonsil stones(tonsoliths) are generally a sign of chronic infection. The fix is tonsillectomy.

Question 8

i have had really bad tonsil stones for a while, i need to remove them daily and my tonsils bleed, is this serious or am i doing something wrong?

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Tonsil stones : Tonsil stones are the result of chronic changes in the crypts of the tonsil.  Actually food gets stuck and hardens in the crypts and causes a local infection and thus bleeds.  The food putrifies and is smelly when it is expressed from the tonsil.   You need to get your tonsils out.  You can try a water pic jet spray to help clean out the crypts.
But at the end of the day,  they need to be out.

Question 9

i've been getting a lot of tonsil stones recently.  should i be concerned?  i don't want to get my tonsils removed, can a better diet prevent it?

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No worries: Aside from the irritation and bad breath there is nothing bad about them. Removal of tonsils would help but is not necessary. Using a water pik type device to wash them out is helpful. Diet won't affect it.

Question 10

i have tonsil stones.white smelly things on my right tonsil. i don't get them a lot and they go away in few days.should i get my tonsils removed?

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Your call: Some folks use a penlight and paper clip to get rid of them. Contrary to what you'll read online, they are made of keratin rather than collagen and form in the crypts. They're common and i've heard of laser resurfacing of the tonsils to prevent them from forming.

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I always get tonsil stones on my throat, sometimes big sometimes small. how to treat this? dentist or ent?

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A dentist told me that i have infection and she suggests me indclox and milixim, tonsil stones are growing till, im very upset, wht i do?

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Should you remove tonsil stones yourself?

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I have tonsil stones should i go to the er to get them removed?

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My daughter appears to have tonsil stones. although she had her tonsils removed nine years ago. is this possible?

A member asked:

I removed tonsil stones 7 days ago.but now chking fr it i found that a white spot its again growing.what i do now.is there no cure?

A member asked:

I frequently have tonsil stones and remove them. i also have acid reflux. could my acid reflux have anything to do with the stones?

A member asked:

I have had really bad tonsil stones for a while, i need to remove them daily and my tonsils bleed, is this serious or am i doing something wrong?

A member asked:

I've been getting a lot of tonsil stones recently. should i be concerned? i don't want to get my tonsils removed, can a better diet prevent it?

A member asked:

I have tonsil stones.white smelly things on my right tonsil. i don't get them a lot and they go away in few days.should i get my tonsils removed?

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