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Posted on Tue, 25 Apr 2017
Question: what can I do for tonsil stones?
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Tonsil stone/ tonsillolith management detailed below

Detailed Answer:
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Thank You for trusting HealthcareMagic

Tonsil stones are due to the accumulation of debris and dead cells on the tonsils, It can occur due to repeated tonsil infections.
Tonsil stones can be painful and cause bad breath in some individuals.

Here are few remedies you can try to get rid of tonsil stones
-Gargling with warm salt water or vinegar and water, help dissolve the stones
-Use a wet cotton swab and try to gently remove the stones
-Maintain good oral hygiene
-Eat diet rich in probiotics like yogurt, to help fight any harmful bacteria

If these measures do not remove the tonsil stones or if you notice increasing pain/ size of tonsil stones please be advised to follow up with an ENT specialist. This may be indication of infection requiring treatment with antibiotics.
There are also laser treatments available and rarely tonsillectomy is needed.
Most cases of tonsil stones do not require any active treatment/intervention, and is treated with monitoring and home remedies detailed above.

Hope I was able to help you
Please address further questions/ concerns here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

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Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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Suggest Treatment For Halitosis

Brief Answer: Tonsil stone/ tonsillolith management detailed below Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank You for trusting HealthcareMagic Tonsil stones are due to the accumulation of debris and dead cells on the tonsils, It can occur due to repeated tonsil infections. Tonsil stones can be painful and cause bad breath in some individuals. Here are few remedies you can try to get rid of tonsil stones -Gargling with warm salt water or vinegar and water, help dissolve the stones -Use a wet cotton swab and try to gently remove the stones -Maintain good oral hygiene -Eat diet rich in probiotics like yogurt, to help fight any harmful bacteria If these measures do not remove the tonsil stones or if you notice increasing pain/ size of tonsil stones please be advised to follow up with an ENT specialist. This may be indication of infection requiring treatment with antibiotics. There are also laser treatments available and rarely tonsillectomy is needed. Most cases of tonsil stones do not require any active treatment/intervention, and is treated with monitoring and home remedies detailed above. Hope I was able to help you Please address further questions/ concerns here Regards, Dr.Lekshmi