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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Tonsil Stones?

My tonsils have itching as if there is some food trapped for 2days, I squeezed it and some Tiney bits of white puss/ maybe food looking bits came out. Is this tonsil stones? It s still itching underneath but I can t get to that bit. How would I go about getting them remembed if it is? Thanks
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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Hi...
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain itching in tonsils can be due to infection leading to Tonsillitis while the white bits that are released from tonsils seems to be tonsil stones or Tonsilloliths..
The tonsil stones are also a potent cause of causing Tonsillitis and can also lead to inflammation of tonsils leading to soreness, itching and pain..
You can consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can be done for confirming the cause and if there are Tonsil stones he/she can remove it and also advise you a short course of antibiotics like Augmentin, Anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and warm saline gargles..
Drink plenty of water and maintain a good Oral hygiene..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Tonsil Stones?

Hi... Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain itching in tonsils can be due to infection leading to Tonsillitis while the white bits that are released from tonsils seems to be tonsil stones or Tonsilloliths.. The tonsil stones are also a potent cause of causing Tonsillitis and can also lead to inflammation of tonsils leading to soreness, itching and pain.. You can consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can be done for confirming the cause and if there are Tonsil stones he/she can remove it and also advise you a short course of antibiotics like Augmentin, Anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and warm saline gargles.. Drink plenty of water and maintain a good Oral hygiene.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.