Does a small tonsil stone require surgery or will it go away on its own?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I was diagnosed with a tonsil stone. I have typical symptoms due to tonsil stone along with slight ear pain since the last four to five days. I got checked yesterday and was given an antibiotic and betadine to gargle. It is small in size as said by the doctor. Will it go away or do I have to do swabbing with cotton or surgery?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern. You have chronic tonsillitis with tonsillolith (stone in tonsil). The curative treatment for this problem is surgery (tonsillectomy). Other conservative treatments may give you a temporary relief, but the condition usually recurs after conservative treatment. Conservative treatment is in the form of: 1. Warm saline gargles. 2. Antibiotic. 3. Anti-inflammatory. 4. Adequate fluid orally. I hope I have answered your query.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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