Here’s what you need to know about tonsil stones – the weird pimple-like growths in your throat

Stones (or tonsilloliths) may form in the tonsils when pieces of food, germs, or minerals (like calcium) get trapped in their crevices. The structure of these stones or lumps resembles that of cheese.

Very few symptoms are caused by these stones, with the exception of foul breath and sometimes throat pain.

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There is some evidence that tonsil stones may go away on their own, but overall, research suggests that 10% of the population will have them.

Tonsil stones may also cause other symptoms, such as:

Inflammation of the throat or trouble swallowing

Distaste for metallic flavors

Fluffy tonsils

Hearing loss or pressure

Continuous hacking sound

Diseases of the tonsils

This information is sourced from YouTube.

There is no need for specialized testing to establish the diagnosis of tonsil stones since they are readily apparent. They may sometimes be found by chance during a patient’s X-ray or scans for unrelated causes.