Calculus of tonsil
What is it?
Tonsil stones are made of hardened debris, food, dead cells, and bacteria which builds up. They get trapped in the tonsils and look like white or yellow lumps. Some people may feel them, especially if they are big enough.
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Additional names
This group contains additional names:
- Tonsil stones
- Cryptic tonsils
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms may include halitosis, irritating cough, bad taste in the mouth, and inflamed tonsils.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based upon findings from medical history and physical examination.
Treatment
People may cough tonsil stones out, gargle with salty water or take them out by pressing and extracting them. If all these fail, a surgical removal may be needed.
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