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Suggest Treatment For Tonsilloliths

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Posted on Sat, 25 Feb 2017
Question: is there a wau to permanently get rid of tonsil stones?
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Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
permanent cure lies with tonsillectomy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query in HealthcareMagic,

I have read through your query,

Tonsil stones (tonsilloliths) are the collection of debris, dead cells, mucus in the crypts or crevices. Therefore, they tend to recur even after removal of the stones. The treatment options are quite a few, though the permanent cure for recurring tonsilloliths is tonsillectomy.

But this is relatively the last option, so I would suggest it best to discuss with your treating doctor and discuss about the options like laser cryptolysis, coblation cryptolysis and decide on the proper management mode.

Hope I have answered to your query,

Please feel free to discuss further,

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Tonsilloliths

Brief Answer: permanent cure lies with tonsillectomy Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query in HealthcareMagic, I have read through your query, Tonsil stones (tonsilloliths) are the collection of debris, dead cells, mucus in the crypts or crevices. Therefore, they tend to recur even after removal of the stones. The treatment options are quite a few, though the permanent cure for recurring tonsilloliths is tonsillectomy. But this is relatively the last option, so I would suggest it best to discuss with your treating doctor and discuss about the options like laser cryptolysis, coblation cryptolysis and decide on the proper management mode. Hope I have answered to your query, Please feel free to discuss further, Regards