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Is it possible to rupture a tonsil from pushing to hard to remove tonsil stones? what complications can arise from this? is caroited artery connected?
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Tonsil stones: Yes, you can damage the tonsils with a probe pushed in too far. Induction of infection, bleeding and other complications is possible. See an ENT doctor.
Answered 1/31/2017
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