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I have tonsil stones that keep coming back and the tonsil area inside my throat looks reddish and a bit swollen but no pain at all. its just the uncomfortable feeling and a bad smell from tonsil stones. any help i can get? i am in johannesburg.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

See below: https://apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guidelines/ResourcesLinks/ENT%20-%20Consensus%20Statement%20on%20the%20Mgt%20of%20Tonsil%20stones%20ENT%20Scotland%20Mar19.pdf Visit this site for information and talk to your doctor to ascertain if you need to have tonsils removed. Wish you good health!

Dr Mcmahan agreed

Answered 1/26/2021

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A member asked:

I have tonsil stones that keep coming back and the tonsil area inside my throat looks reddish and a bit swollen but no pain at all. its just the uncomfortable feeling and a bad smell from tonsil stones. any help i can get? i am in johannesburg.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Mcmahan agreed

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