Question 1

what is the best treatment for tonsil stones?

Accepted Answer

See an ENT: These can be removed with a surgical probe.  Some people try to do this with a toothpick, but this is a dangerous practice and should be discouraged.  If these become extremely large and recurrent it is sometimes an indication for tonsillectomy.  But the best person to make that decision would be an ENT doctor.

Question 2

i don't want to live with tonsil stones. what is the best treatment?

Accepted Answer

Treatment: You can try saline gargle, use a water pick to remove them. Elimination of tonsillar crypts with chemical, laser or radiofrequency ablation also helps.

Question 3

what is the most common treatment to get rid of tonsil stones?

Accepted Answer

4 common treatments: 4 common treatments: 1) gargle/water pick to wash the debris away - temporary 2) treat with long course of antibiotics (6 weeks) many times is effective (may recur) 3) treat for acid reflux as an underlying condition leading to chronic inflammation and tonsil enlargement 4) surgery (permanent).

Question 4

what's a natural treatment for tonsil stones and my bad breath?

Accepted Answer

Irrigate with saline: Be careful you don't aspirate one into your lung if you are irrigating your tonsils.

Question 5

treatment for graves' disease
can tonsil stones cause elevated t3 (liothyronine) t4 results?

Accepted Answer

No: Hi. Nope, tonsil stones are not in the least bit related to Graves' or elevated T3 (liothyronine) or T4 results.  'Nuff said.

Question 6

i get hoarse voice and need to clear my voice constantly.this has been bothering me for years(also mucus in the throat, tonsil stones.treatment?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Chronic vocal cord irritation can be caused from mucus dripping down from above (allergies, sinus issues: treated with nasal steroid, avoidance of allergens), from stomach acid coming up from below (reflux: treated with antacid i.e. ranitidine), or from the vocal cord itself which may have a nodule or polyp (Only an otolaryngologist can investigate and treat this cause with a minor procedure).

Question 7

what herbs cure tonsil stones?

Accepted Answer

None really: It is not a medical problem, more of a physical one.  Medications, herbs, mouthwashes generally don't help.   If the tonsils have the deep crypts which trap food debris, tonsil stones will form.  They  can be removed cleaned out,  but usually recur. If tonsil stones are a severe and chronic problem, tonsillectomy will cure the issues.  See your local ent. Best wishes.

Question 8

i have a tonsil stones ..plz help me to cure this?

Accepted Answer

Tips on care: This is a very common problem. Most people can manage the condition by frequent gargling with Listerine or hydrogen peroxide, gently brushing over the area with a soft brush, or using a water pik to dislodge them. Sometimes the tonsils may become chronically infected, painful, or swollen. Then it may be time to consider removal.  You will get tips like this when you see an ENT.

Question 9

what are the obvious symptoms of having tonsil stones?

Accepted Answer

Bad breath and crud : The major symptoms of tonsil stones are bad breath and crud that comes out of your tonsils. These stones can be very uncomfortable to patients. The only sure cure is to take your tonsils out.

Question 10

are tonsil stones a symptom of hiv?

Accepted Answer

No: They are simply debris that gets trapped in tonsil crypts.

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