Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are small, hard lumps of food, bacteria, and other particles trapped in the small ...

Tonsil stones range from white to yellow in color and are often (but not always) visible, sometimes looking like pus. You also may feel or see that your tonsils are swollen. Other symptoms of ...

Unlike tonsillitis, tonsil stones generally don't cause fever. They won't make your tonsils red and swollen either. Often they cause no pain at all. How to treat it: If you have a tonsil stone ...

Yes this is normal for boys starting puberty. One of the first signs of puberty in a boy is growth of his genitals, usually at around 12½ years of age (although onset can range two years either ...

7 Signs You Could Have Strep Throat Tonsillitis is inflamed and swollen tonsils. A viral or, more commonly, bacterial infection usually causes tonsillitis. The tonsils are two growths at the back ...

Healthcare professionals may recommend this procedure if your child experiences frequent tonsils infections or if they are swollen and cause obstructive sleep apnea (difficulty breathing during ...

“I’d also had a bout of tonsil stones recently due to postnasal drip ... sugary treats that would sometimes make me feel a little swollen.” Healthline writer Timothy Jewell gave these ...

You’ve probably heard of painful kidney stones. Find out where else “stones” can appear in your body, and how to tell. Sudden, intense pain is the hallmark of a kidney stone. See pictures of ...

It’s not only an annoyance, but a swollen phone battery can be dangerous. This is why today we’re showing you what to do if your phone battery is swollen. If you find out your phone battery is ...

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