🦷 Here’s What You Need to Know About Tonsil Stones — Causes, Symptoms & Safe Removal

🚩 Common Symptoms of Tonsil Stones

You may have tonsil stones if you experience:

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Persistent bad breath (halitosis)
Foul odor, often metallic or sulfur-like (“rotten egg” smell)
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Sensation of something stuck
Feeling of a lump in the back of the throat
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Sore throat or irritation
Mild pain, especially when swallowing
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Coughing or gagging
Triggered when stones dislodge
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Visible white spots on tonsils
Small lumps in the tonsil pockets

⚠️ Larger stones can cause ear pain (referred pain through shared nerves) or difficulty swallowing .

✅ How to Remove Tonsil Stones Safely

1. Gentle Manual Removal
Use a cotton swab or clean finger to gently press around the stone (not into it)

Aim to dislodge it — don’t dig, which can cause injury
Best done in front of a mirror with good lighting