TONSIL STONES 

Tonsils stones also termed tonsilloliths or tonsil calculi are hard white or
yellowish structures formed on the tonsils. Usually, they are not harmful but
the sore throat and bad breath are the major concerns. Most tonsil stones can be removed through home remedies, only a few cases need medical attention.

They are usually smaller in size and are rarely larger.
Small tonsil stones appear as minor white or yellow spots on the tonsils, while large stones are seen popping out on the tonsils as some trapped foreign object.

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LET’S UNDERSTAND TONSILS


Tonsils, also termed palatine tonsils are a couple of oval-shaped lymphoid
tissue present on either side of the back of the throat. They belong to the immune system and defend the body against infections.


The tonsils have clefts, crevices, and gaps termed tonsillar crypts. These
crypts trap bacteria, fungi, viruses, and debris. Infection or inflammation of the tonsils is termed tonsillitis. While tonsils play an immunogenic role, the removal of tonsils due to any reason may not majorly affect the immunity of an individual.

CAUSES OF TONSIL STONES


1. Debris, dead cells, fungi, virus, and bacteria may get trapped in the
tonsillar crypts

2. The immune system identifies the materials trapped in the crypts as these
external attackers, then white blood cells are directed toward this site
to fight against the identified infection. the white blood cells engulf the
identified invaders and turn into calcifications.

3. The small calcifications are usually swallowed but occasionally get
trapped in the tonsillar crypts and progress to grow further into the tonsil
stones. Usually, they are smaller in size but are rarely larger.

SYMPTOMS OF TONSIL STONES:


Generally, tonsil stones do not exhibit any symptoms. The following are few
symptoms that occur if the symptoms are to be exhibited. The Below symptoms can be treated by ENT Doctor near me, Skedoc can suggest you the Best ENT Doctor near you 

  1. Bad breath (halitosis)
  2. White or yellow lumps on the tonsil
  3. Sore throat
  4. Inability to swallow
  5. Ear pain
  6. Swollen tonsils
  7. The feeling of the presence of some object in the throat.
  8. Choking sensation
  9. Cough
  10. Chronic tonsillar inflammation or infection