subject: Tonsil Stones Remedies- What You Don't Know Could Hurt You [print this page] When the symptoms of tonsil stones become too much to ignore, people will go to great lengths to find the best tonsil stones remedies. In fact, many people will consult with friends, rather than their doctor,when searching for treatment options. This could be risky, as many of the approaches to get rid of the nasty stones have definite drawbacks.
First, tonsilloliths(medical name) are generally only perceived as a problem when they are in the advanced stages of development. This makes them considerably more difficult to treat because they are larger and more calcified.
Actually, it is quite possible to get rid of them when they are small, during a violent coughing spell. No such luck when they grow, as they can reach 1/2 inch in lenghth!
The most common of tonsil stones remedies, is to try to "gargle" them away. This is a common approach, because people often mistake them for trapped food particles.
Because they calcify and "stick" to the tonsils, gargling has no effect on them.
Next, people will generally try and probe around the tonsils, trying to push the stone out of it's "hiding" place. Again, this method meets with modest success.
Most people have too strong a gag reflex to allow much pushing and probing. The procedure usually results in a fit of choking and hacking.
NOT too pleasant!
In some cases, the symptoms of tonsiloliths are thought to be a simple infection of the tonsils. And, indeed, infection is typically present.
However, simply by treating the infection, the tonsil stones remain intact to do their nasty deeds!
Lastly, people get kind of desperate, and ask their doctor if they will surgically remove the stones and their tonsils along with them.
To many physicians, any kind of surgery is a last ditch option. Tonsil surgery, in particular, is quite painful and is generally avoided.
So, the best tonsil stones remedies are natural and none invasive.
