A Complete Low Down on Tonsil Stones
Tonsil stones are nasty smelly whitish/yellow material throat buggers which form at the back of the throat. Tonsil stones are formed by mucous and calcium layers and the tonsil stones are in divots in the tonsils themselves. Whilst not harmful, one with tonsil stones can have such a smelly-smelly breath! Makes kissing difficult and uncomfortable.
Causes of tonsil stones:
Below are some causes or reasons for tonsil stones.
- 1st Cause for Tonsil Stones: Overactive salivary glands
- 2nd Cause for Tonsil Stones: Residual of enzyme action on food stuck in the tonsils
- 3rd Cause for Tonsil Stones: Mucus secretions
- 4th Cause for Tonsil Stones: Dead white blood cells
- 5th Cause for Tonsil Stones: Oral bacteria
Some Symptoms of tonsil stones are:
- 1st Tonsil Stones Symptom: Larger tonsil stones may result in sore throat, bad taste at the back of the tongue, tonsil swelling, etc.
- 2nd Tonsil Stones Symptom: Bad breath is a common feature of tonsil stones. If you have chronic bad breath, you may be a victim of tonsil stones.
- 3rd Tonsil Stones Symptom: Tonsil stones often create a sensation of a foreign body stuck in the throat.
Treatment of tonsil stones
Tonsil Stones Self treatment
Various methods can be applied by the patient having the tonsil stones to be removed:
- 1st Tonsil Stones Removal Method: A quick brushing with a toothbrush will remove those sticking out or surfaced tonsil stones.
- 2nd Tonsil Stones Removal Method: To remove a tonsil stone without stimulating the gag reflex, simply flex your throat, raise the tongue to the roof of the mouth and swallow. This causes the tonsils to tense up and may result in the tonsil stone popping out.
- 3rd Tonsil Stones Removal Method: Another way to remove tonsil stones is by pressing a finger against the bottom of the tonsil and pushing upward. This can squeeze out the tonsil stones. One can use an analgesic to suppress the gag reflex while removing the tonsil stones.
- 4th Tonsil Stones Removal Method: A medicine dropper, especially one with a curved tip, can help to suck out the stones if they are small.
- 5th Tonsil Stones Removal Method: To remove tonsil stones painlessly, you can also try pouring with warm salt water. Empty a nasal spray and fill it with warm water and salt and use it like an irrigator.
- 6th Tonsil Stones Removal Method: For large stones, an ear curette is used.. It comprises a long thin metal stick with a tiny metal loop at the end.
- 7th Tonsil Stones Removal Method: Some other ways include using a crochet needle, a cotton swab, or an unfolded paper clip.
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