Argh...I just got a "Tonsiloth" or Tonsil Stone

[newParadigm]

I've heard these discussed here before, but a basic overview. The tonsils have little pits that for a small lucky group of people accumulate dead stuff, and breed bacteria. I've never noticed them in my mouth before, but I had a sore throat, and noticed taht it was inflamed, after further investigation, I found a tonsil stone in my left tonsil. It hurt before, and hurts even more now. Anyone got solution to this problem besides tonsil removal?

 

[sygyzy]

How did you get it out? I don't know why this affects some people and not others. I eat anything and everything. I am not under any special diet. Candy, coffee, sodas, you name it. And I've never had this!

 

[SacrosanctFiend]

If it's swollen and painful, you might have a peritonsillar abscess. Tonsilloliths don't usually cause pain or inflamation, they just smell bad and make you feel like something is caught in the back of your throat.

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
How did you get it out? I don't know why this affects some people and not others. I eat anything and everything. I am not under any special diet. Candy, coffee, sodas, you name it. And I've never had this!

I picked it out with a nail cuticle tool, but theres another white spot that is right next to it, and i think there is another one building up. This has me concerned, as the other one is completley enclosed, and the other one left a HUGE pocket where it was before...and it hurts like hell.

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: SacrosanctFiend
If it's swollen and painful, you might have a peritonsillar abscess. Tonsilloliths don't usually cause pain or inflamation, they just smell bad and make you feel like something is caught in the back of your throat.

Wait, what are those? Sounds bad...

 

[sygyzy]

Did you have one of those travel (small) cuticle tools or did you have the full sized one? I wonder how you got it to reach all the way back there. Also, were you able to get it out into the open or did it accidentally slip down your throat? That would suck if you choked on it.

 

[SacrosanctFiend]

Originally posted by: newParadigm

Originally posted by: SacrosanctFiend
If it's swollen and painful, you might have a peritonsillar abscess. Tonsilloliths don't usually cause pain or inflamation, they just smell bad and make you feel like something is caught in the back of your throat.

Wait, what are those? Sounds bad...

It's a collection of pus near the tonsils. It can be caused by tonsillitis or a strep infection. It's fairly common in adults. You should call your doctor to discuss your symptoms. If it is a peritonsillar abscess he/she'll probably want to aspirate or drain it.

Edit: Oh, and tonsilloliths are one of the risk factors.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: newParadigm

Originally posted by: sygyzy
How did you get it out? I don't know why this affects some people and not others. I eat anything and everything. I am not under any special diet. Candy, coffee, sodas, you name it. And I've never had this!

I picked it out with a nail cuticle tool, but theres another white spot that is right next to it, and i think there is another one building up. This has me concerned, as the other one is completley enclosed, and the other one left a HUGE pocket where it was before...and it hurts like hell.

Maybe you infected it or opened it up to infection.

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: SacrosanctFiend

Originally posted by: newParadigm

Originally posted by: SacrosanctFiend
If it's swollen and painful, you might have a peritonsillar abscess. Tonsilloliths don't usually cause pain or inflamation, they just smell bad and make you feel like something is caught in the back of your throat.

Wait, what are those? Sounds bad...

It's a collection of pus near the tonsils. It can be caused by tonsillitis or a strep infection. It's fairly common in adults. You should call your doctor to discuss your symptoms. If it is a peritonsillar abscess he/she'll probably want to aspirate or drain it.

Edit: Oh, and tonsilloliths are one of the risk factors.

Nope it was def a Tonsiloth, cause it smelled like a peice of shit. But i already got an appointment with an Ear/Nose/Throat doc for this week, for my nose (allergies) so ill tt him about it there.

I may just get my tonsils removed, dont wanna bother with this shi[b[/b]t.

~new

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: newParadigm

Originally posted by: sygyzy
How did you get it out? I don't know why this affects some people and not others. I eat anything and everything. I am not under any special diet. Candy, coffee, sodas, you name it. And I've never had this!

I picked it out with a nail cuticle tool, but theres another white spot that is right next to it, and i think there is another one building up. This has me concerned, as the other one is completley enclosed, and the other one left a HUGE pocket where it was before...and it hurts like hell.

Maybe you infected it or opened it up to infection.

I only did that like an hour ago (rite before i made the OP) so i dont see how that could've caused the problem.

~new

 

[shortspanishguy]

I can push on my tonsils and make that ****** come out. It is gross.

 

[Shortcut]

how do you folks get to the tonsils w/out triggering the gag reflex?

 

[aphex]

Got my tonsils taken out last year, BEST DECISION EVER!

 

[SWScorch]

I've coughed up about 5 or 6 tonsoliths in the past few years... Weird, as I've never had them before that. They tend to come flying out of my mouth when I'm running.

 

[TitanDiddly]

Listerine FTW.

aphex, I might agree with you if they give me trouble.

 

[trmiv]

Originally posted by: Shortcut
how do you folks get to the tonsils w/out triggering the gag reflex?

There is a great joke here, but I'll leave it alone.




On the subject, I've had those things before, nasty.

 

[newParadigm]

plus, you get some crazy shit for the pain

 

[potato28]

Just swallow sum toothpaste after u brush... hurts, but I unno if itll help...

 

[drum]

Originally posted by: shortspanishguy
I can push on my tonsils and make that ****** come out. It is gross.

i'll have to try that. i always have a hell of a time getting them out

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: potato28
Just swallow sum toothpaste after u brush... hurts, but I unno if itll help...

Fluoride poisoning FTW! :roll:

 

[cavemanmoron]

Tonsils? Tonsil stone ?? Argggh

I had them removed when I was 9 years old.

Glad they are gone.

http://www.tonsil-stones.com/


http://www.doctorhoffman.com/xlith.htm

"You could try gargling frequently with warm salt water (1 teaspoon of table salt mixed with one pint of water? gargle with about 1/4 cup of this mixture three times per day, after meals.)
? You could also gargle with a mouthwash called Alkalol, which is essentially salt water combined with a variety of natural aromatic extracts; some people prefer Alkalol to plain salt water. Most other commercial mouthwashes contain sugar or alcohol, which are pleasant-tasting but are, in the long run, fairly irritating if used frequently."

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: cavemanmoron
Tonsils? Tonsil stone ?? Argggh

I had them removed when I was 9 years old.

Glad they are gone.

http://www.tonsil-stones.com/


http://www.doctorhoffman.com/xlith.htm

"You could try gargling frequently with warm salt water (1 teaspoon of table salt mixed with one pint of water? gargle with about 1/4 cup of this mixture three times per day, after meals.)
? You could also gargle with a mouthwash called Alkalol, which is essentially salt water combined with a variety of natural aromatic extracts; some people prefer Alkalol to plain salt water. Most other commercial mouthwashes contain sugar or alcohol, which are pleasant-tasting but are, in the long run, fairly irritating if used frequently."

already saw both sites, but thanks, i really do apreciate it

 

[CKent]

Tonsil stones are a lot more common than most think. Most of the people thinking "Oh gross, I'm so glad I don't have those" .. have those They're just out of sight and out of mind.

 

[Proletariat]

Dude wat is wrong with you people.

Especially the dude who pops out tonsil thingies while running.

WTF

 

[AdamSnow]

Originally posted by: trmiv

Originally posted by: Shortcut
how do you folks get to the tonsils w/out triggering the gag reflex?

There is a great joke here, but I'll leave it alone.

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hahaha I was thinking the same thing man