Tonsillolith Symptoms, Causes & More
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Tonsilloliths, also known as tonsil stones, are stones which can form at the back of the throat within the tonsils. They are not serious but can cause a sore throat or bad breath.
Tonsil stones can grow into large formations that may cause the tonsils to appear swollen. Tonsilloliths can occur at any age but are more common in adults than in children. Some people just develop one, whereas others can have over one at a time. In some people, even when they get rid of one, another one forms somewhere else. In rare cases, tonsilloliths may lead to more serious health conditions.
