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What Could Cause Blue Vein In Tonsil With History Of Having Tonsil Stones?

i recently notices a blue vein in my tonsil.. i never had any problems with my tonsils besides minor pain during colds.. i get tonsil stones regularly but my doctor said its normal but this vein wasnt there before and is suddenly but isnt too bad looking and is really small.. should i be worried or is it normal
Thu, 4 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain blue vein over the tonsil is commonly due to throat infection leading to inflammation of tonsils also known as Tonsillitis..
Tonsil stones is one of the most common cause for causing recurring tonsillitis and throat inflammation.
I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a throat swab culture can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..
You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, doing warm saline gargles and steam inhalations..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
In case if still there are tonsil stones present over the tonsils they will be removed with fine tweezers..
You can also limit up the formation of tonsil stones by gargling with 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water..
Do warm saline gargles..
Gargle after eating anything and also limit intake of dairy products as they are high in calcium and can cause more stone formation..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Could Cause Blue Vein In Tonsil With History Of Having Tonsil Stones?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain blue vein over the tonsil is commonly due to throat infection leading to inflammation of tonsils also known as Tonsillitis.. Tonsil stones is one of the most common cause for causing recurring tonsillitis and throat inflammation. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a throat swab culture can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, doing warm saline gargles and steam inhalations.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. In case if still there are tonsil stones present over the tonsils they will be removed with fine tweezers.. You can also limit up the formation of tonsil stones by gargling with 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water.. Do warm saline gargles.. Gargle after eating anything and also limit intake of dairy products as they are high in calcium and can cause more stone formation.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.