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Tonsil stones

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ashley02537
ashley02537

Ok I have had bad allergies and I felt like there was something stuck on the right side of my throat and I stuck my finger back there and this hard stuff came out...this has never happened before so of course I'm freaking out thinking I have throat cancer...I did Google and says its tonsil stones but still freaking out...anyone have this before

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 ashley02537

    Posted

     Does not sound like throat cancer 

     do you still have your tonsils? Many times debris can get caught  in the tonsils like food, mucus etc. overtime it hardens that’s why they call them stones. Not dangerous.

    not sure if that’s what you have. Ask your doctor. You’ll be fine.🙂

  • kg00
    kg00 ashley02537

    Posted

    Yes! My daughter had these went to the doctor. You are fine. Do not worry this happens to people it is harmless. Hope you can now put your mind at ease. Scared us too, but your fine. 
    • ashley02537
      ashley02537 kg00

      Posted

      Thank you...I am going to call my dr to let her know...I more calm now too
  • n5448
    n5448 ashley02537

    Posted

    Hey,

    I get them all of the time they are completely harmless they're just a bit of a nuisance when you can feel them.

    Don't worry smile

    • ashley02537
      ashley02537 n5448

      Posted

      Is there a way to prevent them...and now I wont even smoke cause I'm so affraid

    • n5448
      n5448 ashley02537

      Posted

      Well they come & go for me but just make sure that you brush your teeth/use mouthwash and have overall good mouth hygiene. I'm not sure if there is a way to completely prevent them...

    • n5448
      n5448

      Posted

      And don't be afraid, they're completely harmless smile.

    • ashley02537
      ashley02537 n5448

      Posted

      So after you take it out is it tend to be sore on that side
    • ItAintMono
      ItAintMono ashley02537

      Posted

      In my experience, it can be sore in that area if they are big.

      I'm dealing with swollen tonsils for 3 weeks now, and also getting small stones too, along with a bunch of other symptoms that are freaking me out.

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