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What Cause Loose Lump On The Tonsils?
hi i have just discovered a white loose lump on my left tonsil, i had been noticing a little stinging sensation when i ate and drank acidy food/drink. I'm currently in the middle of my exams if that suggest any causes for it to appear? what is it?! thanks
Tue, 13 May 2014
Hello,
white loose lump could be debris in the crypts of tonsil.
The crypts are normal depression in the tonsil and in which food accumulates and causes infection and abnormal feeling of discomfort.
If you could not consult a doctor . you can do luke warm saline gargles and betadine germicidal gargles which will help in removing the debris and will decrease the infection and inflammation. And they are very safe without any complications.
In doubt do reply.
white loose lump could be debris in the crypts of tonsil.
The crypts are normal depression in the tonsil and in which food accumulates and causes infection and abnormal feeling of discomfort.
If you could not consult a doctor . you can do luke warm saline gargles and betadine germicidal gargles which will help in removing the debris and will decrease the infection and inflammation. And they are very safe without any complications.
In doubt do reply.
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