Calcification in the tonsils is a tonsillolith and occurs due to chronic inflammation. They are seen on palatine tonsils due to the accumulation of debris and calcified bodies. The symptoms could be bad breath, sore throat, and earache. Salt water gargling helps to relieve the symptoms.
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Do my asymmetrical tonsils indicate cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, My tonsils are not symmetrical. I first noticed just two months ago that my right tonsil looks like a kidney bean with a small hole on top while my left tonsil looks oval in shape with a much larger hole. My right tonsil looks like there is a lump of the bottom of it. I am 28 years ol... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tonsils are our lymphoid organs which protect us from infections. The shape of tonsil can vary from person to person and asymmetrical shapes are not at all indicators for cancer. The holes you mentioned are called crypts which lodges food particles which can form stones. ... Read Full »
What could cause sore throat with enlarged tonsils?
Query: Hi doctor, Recently, I had a sore throat and tonsil stones. I took antibiotics and it has not gone away. One tonsil is bigger than the other and on the same side my ear hurts and feels like there is fluid in there. No normal doctor will see, but I know 100% it is not COVID-19. I have a newborn and h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your history, it can be recurrent tonsillitis. And tonsil stones means you are talking about whitish structures in tonsils, right? And coming to ear pain it is referred to as otalgia from throat infection. Do not worry. It will decrease if throat infection is red... Read Full »
How to clean tonsils with Waterpik?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having an issue with one of my tonsils (or around one of my tonsils). I have dealt with tonsil stones for years, and have typically used my finger or Waterpik to remove them. Last Saturday, I discovered some tonsil stones and used my finger to remove them. Upon not getting everything... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and read every detail you wrote. I must commend you for the detailed and chronological description of your problem. Like you predicted, it does not appear like stones. It is infected tons... Read Full »
How do I get rid of my tonsil stones and bad breath?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from tonsil stones and bad breath. I have had this problem for many years. I am not able to digest food sometimes. Please help me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I can understand your concern. Bad breath is a condition caused by many factors and chronic tonsillitis or tonsil infection is one of them. Tonsillitis, over some time, can lead to tonsilloliths (tonsil stones). I would advise you ... Read Full »
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