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It sounds like what you may be talking about is what is usually called a tonsil stone. They usually appear as small white or yellowish lumps, and are usually caused my sulfur emitting bacteria.
When a tiny particle of food get stuck in a tonsil crypt ( a small pit-like opening on your tonsil). Because it is a foreign object, your body builds a wall of minerals and white blood cells around it, walling it off from the body and protecting it from harm.
Sometimes, when the lump has been there for a while, it collects bacteria from your mouth, and that bacteria gets stuck in the crypt too. The bacteria starts digesting and multiplying, and giving off sulferous fumes, usually resulting in bad breath, or a fecal smell to the breath.
Tonsil stones are medically harmless, and usually will work themselves out of the crypt, normally going unnoticed because they are coughed out, or many times swallowed.
While normally harmless, they are unsettling for many. Besides causing bad breath, many people will feel like there is a "lump" in the throat, and it may cause a person to cough in an effort to clear the lump.
Gargling salt water or non-alcohol or sugar-free mouthwash is sometimes helpful to aid in clearing the stones. If there is pain or swelling associated with the stones, or the tonsils become enlarged, it is a good idea to see you physician.
Stones may be removed if visible, carefully, with an ear curette, a small metal stick with a metal loop on the end, or by pressing on the bottom of the tonsil, sometimes causing the stone to pop out.
While generally harmless, and a normal immune system response, stones can be bothersome. Tonsil removal is rarely ideal, as the tonsils do play a role in health and are an important weapon in fighting infection, but if you feel there is a need for concern, or notice any swelling or redness, a consultation with your physician is recommended.
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There is a white ball that comes out of my throat what does it mean?
These are called "tonsil stones" caused by an accumulation of sulfur-producing bacteria in folds of the mouth.
What does toncil stones mean?
Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are small, hard, white or yellowish deposits that form on the tonsils. They are caused by a buildup of food particles, bacteria, and mucus that calcify over time. Tonsil stones can lead to bad breath, sore throat, and difficulty swallowing.
What are the three sets of tonsils?
pharyngeal tonsil, palatine tonsil, lingual tonsil
What is the plural for tonsil?
Tonsils is the plural of tonsil
What is the antonym of tonsil?
"Tonsil" is a thing and therefor has no antonym.
What are synonyms of tonsil that DOES NOT have tonsil in it's name?
Pharyngeal lymphoid tissue or palatine tonsil tissue are terms that can be used as synonyms for tonsil without directly including the word "tonsil" in their names.
What is the medical terminology Combining form meaning tonsil?
Tonsil/o
What are tonsils stones?
Tonsil stones are just a little thing in your tonsil pocket. A tonsil Stone cause Bad breath, Headaches, Fevers, and sometimes lumps in your throats. A Tonsil Stone is just germs and leftover food in your tonsil pockets. Also it can maybe cause a sore throat.
When was Tonsil Trouble created?
Tonsil Trouble was created on 2008-03-12.
Holes in tonsils?
Is there a difference between tonsil crypts and, tonsil holes? If so what is it?
How can iron and sulfur be seperated?
Iron and sulfur can be separated by using a magnet to attract the iron particles, while the sulfur remains behind. Alternatively, the mixture can be heated to a high temperature, causing the sulfur to vaporize and leaving the iron behind.
When coal containing sulfur is burned sulfur is converted to what?
When coal containing sulfur is burned, sulfur is converted to sulfur dioxide (SO2) and sulfur trioxide (SO3). These compounds can contribute to air pollution and acid rain when released into the atmosphere.
