Pitted tonsils usually refer to the pitted tonsillar crypts on the tonsils, which may be caused by stones or chronic inflammation.
Generally, the tonsil crypts are small in shape and smooth in surface, but as the tonsil crypts are exposed to the pharyngeal cavity for a long time, the expanded crypts will easily accumulate food debris, and if you do not pay attention to the oral hygiene condition, it may cause tonsil stones, which will lead to the expansion of the tonsil crypts to show the phenomenon of ruggedness.
There is also a chronic inflammation of the tonsils, chronic inflammation repeated episodes of stimulation of the tonsils pus, there may be pus embolism or epithelial detachment in the fossa, resulting in the tonsil fossa shows uneven phenomenon.
Patients with uneven and pitted tonsils are advised to consult a hospital to identify the cause of the disease and under the guidance of a professional doctor for active treatment to avoid delaying the condition.