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I have developed more than 10 holes in my tonsils in the past month. tonsil stones & blood are coming out. doesn't hurt but is irritating. any help?

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Dr. Vandana Kumra answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Gargle: Sometimes gargling can dislodge the debris in your tonsils. If you are trying to push out the stones, you may be causing the bleeding. If you are not touching the tonsils, and they are bleeding, make an appt to see an ENT doctor.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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