Tonsil stones lodged in the throat can be removed with instruments or through surgery.
When tonsil stones are small, they can be removed with cotton swabs, spatulas, forceps or tweezers under a doctor’s supervision, or even suction with a negative pressure suction device. The process of removing the stones must be gentle to prevent accidental bleeding or secondary infections.
For patients with large or recurring tonsil stones, tonsillectomy or tonsillectomy may be considered to relieve symptoms. It is important to note that the presence of tonsil stones is prone to cause peripheral inflammation, so it is necessary to actively local or systemic anti-infective treatment, and should not be operated during the period of infection.
Tonsil stones patients usually or after surgery need to drink more water, keep the mouth clean, usually more exercise, improve immunity, prevent colds.
It is recommended to consult the hospital, under the guidance of a professional doctor for active treatment, do not self-diagnosis and medication, so as not to delay the condition.