Tonsil stones (Tonsilliliith, Tonsil stone)

Tonsil stones (Tonsilliliith, Tonsil stone)

Tonsils are lymph nodes in the neck that function as an immune system, capturing and destroying germs that enter the body through the throat.

Tonsils found in three locations.

1. The tonsils at the sides of the mouth call palatine tonsils.
2. Tonsils at the base of the tongue are call lingual tonsils.
3. Tonsils in the back of the nasal เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย cavity call adenoid tonsils. Normally, tonsils have grooves or crevices (crypts). Where food particles can get stuck. In some cases, calcium deposits may form, giving the appearance of calcium lumps (tonsilliths) or stones (tonsil stones) in the grooves of the tonsils.

Tonsil stones can cause oral symptoms, such as:

• Bad breath
• It feels like something is stuck in my throat. All the time.
• Irritated throat, sore throat and chronic cough.
• There is pain that radiates to the ear when swallowing saliva.
• Have more frequent tonsillitis from germs that ferment in the grooves on the tonsil surface.

Causes of tonsil stones

Studies have shown that people who have frequent tonsillitis are at a higher risk of developing tonsil stones. This is because tonsil infections cause excess tissue to build up. This tissue can form lumps and grooves in the tonsils, allowing dead cells and food particles to become trapped, leading to the formation of bacteria and fungi that produce a foul odor. These things can gradually coagulate into hard lumps called stones. The causes of tonsil stones are as follows:

• Tonsils are often inflamed.
• Tonsils that are large or have relatively deep grooves
• Inadequate oral hygiene

There are two methods of treatment

1. Non-surgical methods include

• Gargling vigorously can help to remove tonsil dirt more easily.
• Using a cotton bud to poke or press on the tonsils to remove the tonsil dirt.
• Using your finger to reach into your mouth and press on your tonsils to dislodge tonsil debris.
• Using a water pick to clean the mouth, teeth and tongue (Water pick) spraying on the tonsils may dislodge tonsil dirt.

2. Surgical methods include

Tonsillectomy is a permanent cure. It is often done when the above methods have not successful. Tonsillectomy involves removing tonsil tissue to reduce the formation of stones. For this procedure, the doctor must put the patient under general anesthesia. The patient will have difficulty swallowing and a sore throat for about 7-14 days after surgery. The recovery period after surgery will vary depending on the equipment used in the tonsillectomy.