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Can dislodging tonsil stones cause bleeding?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Tonsil stones: Hello, it depends on how you are dislodging the tonsilliths. I recommend a forceful gargle after every meal. This should be the most atraumatic way to remove these stones. If you manipulate the tonsil tissue with a tool of some type, then bleeding commonly occurs. Be careful because scar tissue could occur that will lead to a serious infection, maybe even an abscess. Good luck.

Answered 6/4/2016

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Yes: It's usually trivial. It's good to get those things out as they're stinky and a social liability, as well as being uncomfortable. A water pick is by far your best instrument. Use it with a penlight and a mirror.

Answered 3/11/2017

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