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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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Dr. Martin Raff answered

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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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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