What are Tonsil Stones
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
6. Sore throat
Tonsil stones are usually quite painless and, in many cases, the patient won’t even be aware that they are there at all. They can cause symptoms in some cases, however, and one of these is a sore throat. This occurs as the stones appear and begin to cause the inflammation of the surrounding tonsil tissue.
This pain is usually mild, but patients can sometimes confuse it with other causes of tonsillitis. Also, in extreme cases (giant tonsilloliths), tonsil stones can cause odynophagia or painful swallowing.
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