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Should i worry if i was getting a tonsil stone out my tonsil and it started bleeding?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Tonsil bleeding: Hello, manipulating your tonsils to remove stones can be done multiple ways. I recommend gargling with water after meals. If a stone persists, patients will attempt removal with a moistened q-tip. Any means of removal can lead to bleeding. The more aggressive, the more risk for bleeding. This bleeding should pass without worry. See your ENT doctor for a complete evaluation.

Answered 11/20/2016

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Dr. Scott Bobbitt answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Worry won't help...: Nor will it change the outcome. If you damaged your tonsil trying to treat yourself, you could likely end up with an acute infection: tonsillitis. At the very least, you could have pain, swelling and difficulty swallowing. Too dangerous to try to remove stones that don't loosen with gargle. See your dentist. S/he will treat you or refer you to oral sturgeon or ent.

Answered 2/6/2017

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