
Hi, I Went For My Physical Checkup Today And Upon

Do not worry! It is normal to have tonsil stones
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First of all, I would like to reassure you that the tonsillar stones are normally seen in many of the individuals. It is not a cause to worry unless you are getting repeated sore throat or sensation of foreign body in the throat.
Tonsillar stones are formed due to collection of the food materials in the tonsillar crypts. Gradually, the retained food material along with the chemicals in the saliva gets hardened to form a stone like structure.
You don't have to worry unless you are having symptoms of foreign body sensation in the throat or recurrent throat infections. The Doctor has mentioned as a lesion of the tonsil, which means, there is something which is unspecific or unsure over the tonsil. This is mentioned for the purpose of the medical diagnosis only. Nothing to be really scared of.
My suggestions to you are:
1. Drink frequent sips of warm water.
2. Do throat gargles with plain water every time after you take food.
Hope this answers your query. Revert back to me if you have any follow-up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon


1. When the PCP tried to push/ scrap the mass with a swab it didn’t come off.
2. After returning when I touched it with my fingers it feels like a skin tag. Like something hanging on left tonsil attached.
I have no symptoms of foreign body feelings or pain or lump or sensations. Why didn’t the doctor mentioned this as stone instead? I just want to make sure that it’s not what I am fearing of. I have attached the picture with my post, please look and advise. And why do I need to visit ENT now? It’s scaring me.
There is no tonsil stone...
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Welcome back
I have examined the image thoroughly and I am of the opinion that there is no tonsillar stone noticed in the left tonsil.
A piece of tissue hanging there could be either a tiny mucocele of the minor salivary gland or the enlarged tonsillar fold. In both the cases, it's perfectly normal and requires no intervention. Be assured there is no tonsillar stone noticed over the tonsil.
I don't think so you need to consult an ENT for this.
Hope this clarifies your doubts. Wish you good health.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon


Thanks again!
I don't see any signs of cancer
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Thanks for writing back
I don't see any signs of cancer.
With best regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon


The pus sort of liquid is the collection of food material...
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Do not worry! The pus like substance is the collection of the food material inside the deep crypt of the tonsil. It is normal to notice these type of liquid or semiliquid substance upon pressing the tonsil.
Kindly refrain from probing the tonsil, the chances of bleeding are more from the inflamed area of the tonsil.
Wish you good health
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
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