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Can tonsil stones cause a dirt-type taste in the back of your throat more so when swallowing for 1+ years constantly? (just about every day)

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Dr. David Astrachan answered

Yes: Yes they can. You need to consult with an ENT doctor about your tonsils. Sometimes a course of an antibiotic like Clindamycin can be helpful in changing the bacteria of your tonsils and decreasing the odor and taste. Sometimes we have to remove the tonsils.

Dr Baez and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

Can tonsil stones cause a dirt-type taste in the back of your throat more so when swallowing for 1+ years constantly? (just about every day)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Astrachan answered

Dr Baez and another doctor agreed

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