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I had a small white smooth bump on my tonsil. ent says normal. now i had another one appear below. painless. what causes these?entsayheseesthemalltime

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Tonsil stone: What you are describing could be a tonsil stone. They are fairly common and do not always cause any symptoms. Tonsil stones caused by are trapped debris in the crypts, (holes), in the tonsils. Here is some more info; http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/tonsil-stones-tonsilloliths-treatment-and-prevention

Answered 2/1/2015

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

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Tonsillar concretion: Usually occur in 10% of the population caused by debris and bacteria in tonsilar crypts that calcify mostly seen with ongoing tonsilitis. They can be prevented with warm salty water gargles. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonsillolith

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Tonsil: Probably a tonsil stone or cyst. Cause not clear

Answered 2/1/2015

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Tonsilloliths: White bumps on the tonsil are caused by collection of food particles and debris in the grooves of the surface of the tonsil called tonsillar crypts. The crypts get blocked and form these tiny bumps - similar to a blocked sweat gland or boil. These ultimately either stay as such or may burst and resolve. They are usually harmless but can cause bad breath or repeated infections.

Answered 1/26/2015

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