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A member asked:

How are tonsil stones diagnosed and treated? went to an after hour clinic and dr didn't see any (tucked up in my tonsil.) only tested for strep.

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Well: Tonsil stones are diagnosed by examination of the throat. An Ear nose and throat doctor can do a scope usually they can be seen on examination in the office my primary care doctor.ENT doctors can treat them sometimes they are removed fairly simply in the office

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Answered 2/28/2017

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In a year i got strep throat. Year after i got a tonsil stone went away on its own. And this time i got more stones. Why is this happening?

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