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Tonsil stone
How to get rid of tonsil stone/white thing in my left down side of my throat
Its irritate me some times?
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If u want a permanent solution to tonsil stones ... U will have to get the tonsils removed ... Otherwise keep on gargling post every meal and maintain good oral hygiene
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Dr. Madhavi Yadav
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
28 yrs exp
Chennai
Stones in tonsil are usually harmless and cause no symptoms.
If symptomatic or causing an irritation the only solution is tonsillectomy.
Maintain oral hygiene and gargle after every meal.
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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
The best treatment for tonsillolith is Tonsillectomy.
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analgesic and mouth gargle helps
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