Tonsil stones are pathologic calcium, magnesium and other inorganic salts stones, usually caused by food debris, dead cells, mucus and other substances left in the tonsil crypts, the substance accumulates for a long time, through the evaporation of water over a long period of time, thus forming a calcified stone-like material, which can be removed by surgery.
When tonsil stones are small, there are usually no obvious symptoms. Salt water or boric acid solution can be applied to gargle, which helps to remove oral bacteria and wash away the surface active stones. If the stones are large, symptoms such as bad breath, sore throat, difficulty in swallowing and earache may occur, and the tonsils can be surgically removed along with the stones.
In your daily life, you should develop good living habits and dietary habits, eat less spicy and stimulating food, eat more light and easy-to-digest food, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, drink more water, pay attention to oral hygiene, brush your teeth diligently, etc. When discomfort occurs, you should consult the doctor in time and take active treatment so as not to miss the condition.