Tonsil stones are mainly caused by chronic tonsillitis, they can be gently squeezed with cotton swabs or pinched out with tweezers, but due to the pharyngeal reflex, a handful of them can’t be cleaned up on their own, so it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible for early treatment. Tonsil stones need to be surgically removed as early as possible to prevent the stones from becoming too large and affecting swallowing function.
Smaller tonsil stones can be removed by forceps, negative pressure suction or spatula, while larger stones may require tonsillectomy. Patients with acute infections need to be treated with antibiotics such as cephalosporin.
Tonsil stones need to be removed by a professional doctor, and it is not recommended for patients to do it by themselves to prevent the stones from accidentally falling into the airway or esophagus and causing choking.
It is recommended that patients go to the hospital as soon as possible, under the guidance of the doctor to choose the appropriate treatment program.