Why do tonsil stones smell bad?

It is highly likely that tonsil stones smell bad. This is because tonsil stones provide a home for anaerobic bacteria, which produce foul-smelling sulfides.

Does mouthwash help tonsil stones?

For some patients, swishing a nonalcoholic mouthwash around the mouth can help loosen tonsil stones. This will also reduce the amount of bacteria in the mouth.

How painful is recovery after advanced tonsil treatment?

The advanced treatments are performed with best-in-class medical devices and equipment. The treatment fully heals the condition and reflects the improvement in breathing within a couple of days. The recovery is quick as the modern procedures involve minimal cuts and wounds which heal faster.

Can tonsils grow back?

After surgery to remove the tonsils, it's possible for tonsils to grow back but only if the tissue that gets left behind after the procedure regenerates. In normal conditions, tonsils may regrow partially, but probably not completely.

Is tonsillitis contagious?

Tonsillitis- bacterial or viral- is contagious in nature which means that it can spread through direct-to-direct contact. Viral tonsillitis can spread within 7 to 10 days while bacterial tonsillitis can spread after two weeks also.

How much time does it take to fully complete a tonsillectomy procedure?

The tonsillectomy is completed within 10-30 mins. For more information, you can call us.

How to differentiate between viral and bacterial tonsillitis?

If there are white spots on the throat along with swollen tonsils, then it is most probably bacterial tonsillitis. Or else, it is most probably viral tonsillitis.

What are the risks of tonsillectomy?

Tonsillectomy is a safe surgery. The risk is when you don’t drink water afterward which leads to dehydration and possible admission to the hospital. Bleeding, in this case, is rare. Bleeding tends to happen 5-10 days after the surgery. Other common risks include scarring in the throat, a voice change, breathing issues and infection.

Tonsillitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Diagnosis

Tonsillitis can be diagnosed by a physical examination of the throat through an endoscopy test. The ENT specialist may also recommend a throat culture and send the sample to a lab in order to identify the cause of the infection.

Mild cases of tonsillitis can be treated with antibiotics and do not require surgery. But severe cases of tonsillitis may require tonsillitis or antibiotics. Tonsillitis is the surgical procedure of removing infected tonsils. Undergoing a tonsillectomy not just reduces recurrent episodes of tonsillitis but also reduces the risk of developing strep throat.

Procedure

The diagnosis of tonsillitis is based on a physical examination of the throat through an endoscopy test. The ENT doctor may take a throat culture and send it to the laboratory to identify the cause of the infection. Treatment is not necessary in the case of mild or acute tonsillitis, especially when it is due to cold. Simple home remedies will work. However, if the condition is severe, Tonsillectomy is prescribed. It is a surgical procedure for treating chronic tonsillitis where the surgeon removes the tonsils from the upper throat.