Tonsil stones

2022-02-20 14:38:19
Hello Doctor, I have tonsil problem since long. Since my childhood, There is one side tonsil(left) swollen a little bit. But, since last few months, I have been noticing tonsil stones occuring frequently in those crypts. I usually remove those with earbuds. Today, While doing the same, I noticed a pus kind of fluid from right side tonsil crypt. I don't have pain or irritation. I have attached a pic of that fluid. Is it the liquid form of that debris/stones formed inside those crypts ? (p.s.- Looking too much red due to flash light) Please advise me. I am worried about if anything serious related to it. Thank you.
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It's mostly the liquefied debris.nothing to worry as long as there is no pain or swallowing difficulty.
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you can use betadine mouth gargle daily for a few days
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risk of recurrent tonsillitis/peritonsillitis/abscess formation is there in adults...so keep close watch

Answered2022-02-20 15:06:43

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don't be panic. it's food debris collected in tonsil crypt. It's not disease.
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do gargle atleast with water after eating anything.

Answered2022-02-21 13:11:46

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