- female
- 25 Years
- 14/08/2025
I keep getting tonsil stones every couple of days and they're causing really bad breath it's so frustrating how can I stop them from forming and what's the average cost if I need surgery to remove them

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View allI've been dealing with a sore throat since last week, and it was really red. My uvula got swollen, and it felt like it was touching my tongue. Now I'm feeling better, but my uvula still looks bigger than usual, and the tip seems black. Plus, my right tonsil is a bit swollen. Should I be worried about these symptoms?
You may have had a case of acute pharyngitis with uvulitis, and now you are experiencing some residual inflammation. To help reduce the swelling and inflammation, you can try using a throat spray containing benzocaine to numb the area and reduce discomfort. Additionally, you can take ibuprofen 400mg every 6 hours as needed for pain and inflammation. Gargling with warm salt water several times a day can also help with the swelling and discomfort. If the symptoms persist or worsen, it is advisable to see an ENT specialist for further evaluation and management.
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I've been gargling with salt water and noticed these tiny bright red blood strips in my saliva. I've had acid reflux symptoms recently, but those seem to have cleared up. I'm not having any trouble swallowing, no fever, and my voice hasn't changed. The blood stains are really just tiny and only show up when I gargle. Should I be worried about this?
Isolated incidence is no issue, may be it was due to forceful throat clearing.
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my son keeps getting throat infections often without fever but has trouble swallowing food the ENT doctor said it's due to adenoids and recommended surgery is there any medicine that can help instead of surgery
tonsilectomy is advised ,ent review is advised to the patient .
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