Relieve yourself of the Discomfort: Get Rid of the Tonsil Stones Now

By Kevin Benth


If you are suffering frequently from pain following swallowing as well as bad breath, there is a high probability that you suffer from tonsil stones. Tonsil stones are calcium-based solidifications that occur in the lingual and palatine regions of the tonsil area in our throat.

Common symptoms that are witnessed in this medical condition include pain and difficulty in swallowing the food, a very sharp and sudden pain in ears and frequently occurring halitosis. Halitosis refers to a medical condition where an individual secretes a large number of sulfuric compounds in the mouth region.

The sulfuric compounds are responsible for the undesirable smell produced. The main cause of the problem of halitosis is bacterial infection. The same bacteria are also responsible for causing the formation of the tonsil stones according to recent studies.

People suffering from such a problem very often complain of a much tightened throat accompanied with abrupt fits of coughing.

The symptom of tonsil stones is the reaction by the body to these foreign bodies. The uncontrollable cough by an individual suffering from tonsil stones is the attempt of the body to get rid of them through a forceful movement in the throat region in the form of hard coughing.

Eliminating the stones The hard minerals that make up these stones give them the name 'tonsil stones'. The hard minerals that give the tonsil stones hard texture include phosphorus and calcium. You are advised to go and get yourself examined before you remove these calcified formations on your own.

It is okay to resort to home remedies to remove these stones but it is recommended only in the case you where you do not feel discomfort or resultant swelling or pain from employing the home approach. If you suffer from bad breath frequently, it is best to get them removed by a medical practitioner.

Very small sized stones can be ignored but stones that are a few hundred milligrams in weight may require special attention if they cause you to face multiple infections. Therefore the size of these formations will have a significant impact.

A long cotton swab is a commonly used tool that is of extreme importance in dealing and removing the tonsil stones on your own. You will find a number of individuals indulging in the process of removing the tonsil stones on their own with the help of the long cotton swabs. The smaller tonsil stones may trigger a paining sensation in the throat. To get some relief in such situations, you should gargle with the warm salt water.

This is an age-old home remedy that has helped people tone down the swelling that is caused by the tonsil stones. In addition, you can visit a doctor so that he can suggest a few antibiotics that can help suppress the bacteria that are the cause of tonsil stones.

This is a temporary method as the tonsil stones or bacteria have the tendency of recurring and can come back post the antibiotic treatment. You may also want to avoid taking antibiotics due to the side effects they have on your body.




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