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How Can Tonsil Stones With Irritation And Heart Palpitation Be Treated?

I am having tonsil stones and red irritated looking tonsil area. I also have noticed increased heart palpation. I am having no pain from any of this, it is just gross and very rarely the stone is so big that it making the pore looking thing that it comes out of feel scratchy.
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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Hi.
The stones in the tonsils is not a common occurence and usually does not need any treatment.
But in your case there is redness and inflammation. I would advise such a patient to undergo the following tests:
Blood- complete blood picture, kidney functions tests, blood sugar fasting and post-lunch,
Urine- routine,microscopy, culture and sensitivity ( before start of antibiotic)
CT scan of the sinuses to see that you are not suffering from sinusitis , which acts as a focus of infection for the tonsils to be inflamed, a Dental check-up and thorough ENT evaluation.
It looks you may need a Tonsillectomy to have a permanent cure.

The heart palpitation can be due to many reasons including heart ailment or thyrotoxicosis. A Cardiologist's opinion is needed to diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
You also need a fitness from Cardiologist if you need to go ahead with surgery.
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How Can Tonsil Stones With Irritation And Heart Palpitation Be Treated?

Hi. The stones in the tonsils is not a common occurence and usually does not need any treatment. But in your case there is redness and inflammation. I would advise such a patient to undergo the following tests: Blood- complete blood picture, kidney functions tests, blood sugar fasting and post-lunch, Urine- routine,microscopy, culture and sensitivity ( before start of antibiotic) CT scan of the sinuses to see that you are not suffering from sinusitis , which acts as a focus of infection for the tonsils to be inflamed, a Dental check-up and thorough ENT evaluation. It looks you may need a Tonsillectomy to have a permanent cure. The heart palpitation can be due to many reasons including heart ailment or thyrotoxicosis. A Cardiologist s opinion is needed to diagnosis and appropriate treatment. You also need a fitness from Cardiologist if you need to go ahead with surgery.