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Why does it bleed while removing a tonsil stone with a Qtip?

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Hello doctor,

I am a 19-year-old male. I have had what I thought was persistent throat pain for over a month. Just recently, I narrowed it to just my tonsil, and a large tonsil stone came out, and it felt a little better. I tried to remove another deposit with a Q-tip, and it started to bleed. I have had no fever or other pain. I have not had sudden weight loss or a loss in appetite either. What is your opinion on this?
Answered by Dr. Shyam Kalyan N

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Dr. Shyam Kalyan N is an Allergy Specialist and ENT Specialist with more than eleven years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Madras Medical College, DLO at the KLE University, and DNB at the National Board of Examinations. He has acquired AASC degree in the field of Allergology and DOHNS-A from Royal College of Surgeons, England. He has done enormous research in the field of Allergic Rhinitis & Sinusitis. He has presented work papers at various national and international conferences and won many accolades. He deals with the surgical and medical management of head and neck conditions. He loves his work tremendously and makes sure that he gives the best care to his patients. He is versed with the recent advances in his field and provides the latest treatment protocol to patients. He is conversant in six languages. His patients, colleagues, seniors, and mentors have loved him enormously in his previous roles. Currently practicing in PSG Hospitals, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern. Please send a picture of the throat. 1. Do not use Q-tips as they are not sterile. You may squeeze out the stone if you get a sterile cotton swab. 2. Bleeding after stone removal is common but should be in fewer amounts. Take saline gargles, not warm. 3. We need to see if there is tonsillar enlargement. Do let us know if the stones are a recurrent problem for you. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care.

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Published At December 26, 2022
Reviewed At May 8, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shyam Kalyan N is an Allergy Specialist and ENT Specialist with more than eleven years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Madras Medical College, DLO at the KLE University, and DNB at the National Board of Examinations. He has acquired AASC degree in the field of Allergology and DOHNS-A from Royal College of Surgeons, England. He has done enormous research in the field of Allergic Rhinitis & Sinusitis. He has presented work papers at various national and international conferences and won many accolades. He deals with the surgical and medical management of head and neck conditions. He loves his work tremendously and makes sure that he gives the best care to his patients. He is versed with the recent advances in his field and provides the latest treatment protocol to patients. He is conversant in six languages. His patients, colleagues, seniors, and mentors have loved him enormously in his previous roles. Currently practicing in PSG Hospitals, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shyam Kalyan N is an Allergy Specialist and ENT Specialist with more than eleven years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Madras Medical College, DLO at the KLE University, and DNB at the National Board of Examinations. He has acquired AASC degree in the field of Allergology and DOHNS-A from Royal College of Surgeons, England. He has done enormous research in the field of Allergic Rhinitis & Sinusitis. He has presented work papers at various national and international conferences and won many accolades. He deals with the surgical and medical management of head and neck conditions. He loves his work tremendously and makes sure that he gives the best care to his patients. He is versed with the recent advances in his field and provides the latest treatment protocol to patients. He is conversant in six languages. His patients, colleagues, seniors, and mentors have loved him enormously in his previous roles. Currently practicing in PSG Hospitals, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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