A tonsillolith, also known as a tonsil stone, is a piece or, more commonly, a cluster of calcareous matter that forms in the rear of the mouth, in the crevasses (called tonsillar crypts) of the palatine tonsils (commonly known as tonsils). They can range up to the size of a peppercorn and are white/cream color. The main substance is mostly collagen, but they have a strong unpleasant odor because of hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan and other substances.
Protruding tonsilloliths may feel like foreign objects lodged in the tonsil crypt. They may be a nuisance, but are usually not harmful. They are a possible cause of halitosis (bad breath). Source, Wikipedia.
Symptoms of tonsil stones include:
- White debris on the back of the throat.
- Metallic taste
- Throat closing or tightening
- Coughing fits
- Choking
- Foul breath
- Sore throat
- Difficulty swallowing
Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to treat your tonsil stones but the success rate with antibiotic treatment is low. Another option is to have surgery followed by a three week recovery period. There are other home remedies that you can try to eliminate tonsil stones, some offer varying degrees of success.
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