answered by K C
answered by K C
What causes tonsil stones?
The tonsils are located at the back of the throat and are a pair of gland-like structures. These structures work to protect the body as they contain lymphocytes which are used to fight off foreign substances as part of the immune system’s functioning. Often the tonsils themselves get infected as they are subjected to a number of different bacteria and viruses present in the environment. The causes of tonsil stones may be listed as any type of infection or disease that can affect the tonsils themselves.
Tonsil stones are whitish yellow colored hardened masses which are made up of dead tissue and mucus. The surface of the tonsils themselves is made up of many different small folds and crevices. When the gland is infected, there is a chance that this can lead to the collection of dirt and infected material in these gaps. When these collections grow larger they may form into hardened masses that may be coughed out. These masses are foul smelling and are indicative of an ongoing but mild infection in the tonsils. Other symptoms of tonsil stones include bad breath and chronic sore throat issues. When an individual suffers from tonsil stones, he or she must gargle and treat the issue so that the glands return to normal health.
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How can I get rid it?
Gargling with warm salt water is one of the best ways to get rid of tonsil stones naturally especially in the initial stages when the stones are small in size. One or two drops of grape fruit seed extract can also be added to an antiseptic mouthwash to effectively remove small tonsil stones. Gargling with this mouthwash two times a day is very helpful in eliminating smaller tonsil stones. One of the other useful home remedies for tonsil stones is regularly sipping a concoction of warm water, juice of one lemon, salt and honey. Many people also drink a mixture of warm milk and turmeric and pepper powder to get rid of tonsil stones naturally. This remedy should be followed at least 3 days in a row for best results. Another one of the home remedies for tonsil stones can be prepared by boiling 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in half a liter of water till it reduces to half. This mixture can then be strained and used as a gargling solution to eliminate tonsil stones. Other than natural remedies to get rid of tonsil stones it is also important to maintain good dental hygiene to prevent as well as treat tonsil stones.
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Treatment for pus and spots on tonsils -
answered by D M K