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How long do tonsil stones last?

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Dr. Martin Raffanswered

Infectious Disease 57 years experience

Highly variable: If you don't go in and force them out they may stay for a lengthy time period. Worry not.

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I have tonsil stone holes, little pieces of skin attached to each stone hole. No longer have tonsil stones. Can this cause fatal bleeding and death?

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Pulled out 3 tonsil stones last night. now there is a small amount of white stuff over the hole. is this pus or another small stone? do I need ENT dr

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Last night, when i yawned, i felt something go down my throat. When i finished coughing, i realized it was a tonsil stone. Should i be concerned?

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Last night i felt something go down my throat when i yawned. After coughing, i realized it was a tonsil stone. Should i be concerned?

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