Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Two days ago, I removed my tonsil stones with a cotton swab at home. How long after the removal of the stones does the tonsil remain swollen?
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Tonsil stone removal by self is often accompanied by tonsillitis or inflammation of tonsil. Swelling of the tonsils is occurring probably due to that. I suggest you gargle with lukewarm water with a pinch of salt twice daily. That will help you to reduce the swelling. If the swelling is not reduced even after 3 to 4 days, you can take anti inflammatory mouthwash containing Nimesulide. I suggest you refrain from removing stone by yourself. Because tonsillitis can be a very painful complication of that if you do not follow strict aseptic procedure.
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Answered byDr. Mukherjee Koushik
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