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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Tonsil Stones?

I spot small yellow corn like formation in the gaps of my tonsils, I had tonsillitis. the yellow formations can be taken out easily with help of a spoon kind things, it stinks very bad. Few people tell its food remains, sticking in the throat but it certainly is not food remains. Please help me on the same.
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain it seems that the yellow corn like stinking formations over the tonsils might be Tonsil stones or Tonsilloliths that are formed due to calcification of food particles or debris over the tonsil crypts..
It is a potent cause for infection and inflammation of tonsils and bad breath..
I would suggest you to remove the tonsil stones using a q-tip and in-order to reduce its formation you should do warm saline gargles..
Gargle with 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water..
Always gargle with water after meals..
Limit intake of dairy products..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Tonsil Stones?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain it seems that the yellow corn like stinking formations over the tonsils might be Tonsil stones or Tonsilloliths that are formed due to calcification of food particles or debris over the tonsil crypts.. It is a potent cause for infection and inflammation of tonsils and bad breath.. I would suggest you to remove the tonsil stones using a q-tip and in-order to reduce its formation you should do warm saline gargles.. Gargle with 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water.. Always gargle with water after meals.. Limit intake of dairy products.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.