Considering how vast the internet is and how easily it reaches every corner of the world, it’s no surprise that we can discover surprising, impressive, or even unpleasant things without searching too much.
Social media platforms, which have become extremely popular, have made images and videos spread faster than ever before. Because of this, waves of similar content often appear and circulate for a while.
It shouldn’t surprise us that people love watching online videos about the human body and the strange, yet fascinating things it can do. You’ve probably already seen videos of pimple popping (quite unpleasant!), cyst draining (even worse!), or earwax removal.
But have you ever heard of tonsil stones? I didn’t know about them either, but when I saw a video on this topic, I felt the need to share the information with you.
I’ve always been curious about the human body, even if sometimes the images are not exactly pleasant to watch. I must admit that, like many others, I’ve become interested in those viral “pimple popping” videos.
Still, when I came across a video about removing tonsil stones, I had no idea what to expect.
👉 What are tonsil stones?
Until then, I had never heard of them or seen one. Maybe I’m not the only one—many of you might not know exactly what they are either.
According to the Mayo Clinic, tonsil stones (also known as “tonsilloliths”) are small, hard, white or yellow formations that appear on the tonsils. They are usually not painful and not dangerous, and in most cases, they can be treated at home.
These stones form when particles get trapped in the crevices of the tonsils—those oval-shaped structures at the back of the throat that help fight infections. The particles can include food debris, dead cells, bacteria, fungi, and even minerals such as calcium.
Although tonsil stones are quite common, they don’t always cause symptoms. When they do, the most frequent ones are:
bad breath,
sore throat or discomfort,
coughing,
a sensation of something stuck in the throat,
ear pain (even though the ear itself is fine).
Statistics show that millions of people deal with tonsil stones each year. The good news is that in most cases, they can be removed easily:
by rinsing the mouth with salt water,
by gently pushing them out with a cotton swab,
or even through a strong cough, which can sometimes dislodge them.
Only in rare or persistent cases is medical treatment or an ENT specialist’s help necessary.
In a fascinating video with a significant number of views, you can watch the process of a tonsil stone being removed. Proceed at your own discretion, as the content is quite explicit!
Have you encountered tonsil stones in your life? Do you have experiences or thoughts you’d like to share about them? Feel free to voice them in the comments!
