Tonsil Stone?

[LouiseC1896]

Hi, I suffer from tonsil stones, it used to be only in my right tonsil but they seemed to have cleared up and now I get them in my left one. Not a lot but there’s one that’s been there since January, I noticed it after I had a really bad sinus infection. I could not get it out at all.

I went to the dentist in March and he said it was nothing to worry about, that it was just a calcium deposit and would come out on it’s own. However it’s been 4 months and it’s slightly bigger. Also, I feel i alsways get random pains in my throat and neck!

Now I’m really worried, I keep thinking I have tonsil cancer and can’t stop looking at it and prodding it!

[Fishmanpa]

You know it's a tonsil stone so there's no reason to drift toward cancer. Besides, that's not how it presents. It it's bothering you, perhaps a doctor visit to remove it would be in order.

Positive thoughts

[doglover1967]

I can usually remove them myself and do because they cause such bad breath, but if you can’t get it yourself, have it removed. Rest assured your dentist knows a tonsil stone when he/she sees one.

[tan235]

I get these, oh my lord they are so annoying!! Sometimes mine stay for ages and other times they disappear..... they are a main, I gargle with salt water that seems to help!
x I've had them for years and years!

[LouiseC1896]

Thank you for your replies. Part of me knows it’s a stone but I’m worried because they have never stayed so long, no matter how much a prod it, it doesn’t come out and it just gets sore!

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Just tried again and it starting bleeding! Feel like I’m going crazy!

[Fishmanpa]

Just tried again and it starting bleeding! Feel like I’m going crazy!

Geez Louise, just see a doc then. They can help remove it if its bothering you that much.

Positive thoughts

[Phuzella]

Please stop prodding your throat . No wonder it's sore :)