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What should i do about a tonsil stone stuck in a mis-formed crater/pocket in left tonsil? i cannot get it out by any means and are getting worried.
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Tonsil stones: Greetings, the tonsil stone is a product of food particles that get smushed from the tongue - tonsil interaction during a swallow. I recommend trying gargling with water, massage with a wet q-tip if you are able to not gag and try to disengage the tonsil stone. If that fails, see your ENT doctor. I have taken out many in the office. Good Luck
Answered 6/12/2015
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