What is tonsil stones?

Tonsil stones are small calcified white formations of material comprised of bacteria, dead cells, and mucous. The stones get trapped in the folds of the tonsils. These stones can contribute to bad breath, sore throat, tonsil swelling, and difficulty swallowing.

How do members experience tonsil stones?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with tonsil stones*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for tonsil stones*

Who has tonsil stones on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 7
30s 7
40s 8
50s 5
60s 3
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 8
Female 26