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I was removing a tonsil stone and felt a pop and blood gushed out for about 30 seconds then subsided. should i be concerned?

Q: i was removing a tonsil stone and felt a pop and blood gushed out for about 30 seconds then subsided. should i be concerned?

: You probably broke a capillary in the tonsil crater and it is not a significant event. You should be fine. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You probably broke a capillary in the tonsil crater and it is not a significant event. You should be fine. Take care.

Answered 9/9/2023

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A member asked:

I was removing a tonsil stone and felt a pop and blood gushed out for about 30 seconds then subsided. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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