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Possibility Of Having Tonsil Stones

I have had a feeling that something was stuck in my throat. Over the past two weeks when I have tried to clear my throat small yellowish lumps that are quite hard and smelly have been dislodged into my mouth. One was the size of a pea the others slightly smaller. Is it tonsil stones?
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Thu, 29 May 2014
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Hi, thanks for the query.
yes it is tonsil stone. It is seen in chronic tonsilitis when its holes get blocked by collection of debris. It common in adult & give local discomfort.
Treatment is simple removal or tonsillectomy if removal not possible / when associated with sepsis.
Hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.
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Possibility Of Having Tonsil Stones

Hi, thanks for the query. yes it is tonsil stone. It is seen in chronic tonsilitis when its holes get blocked by collection of debris. It common in adult & give local discomfort. Treatment is simple removal or tonsillectomy if removal not possible / when associated with sepsis. Hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.