Tonsils

Is pus on Tonsils a worrisome medical condition?  How are STDs related to white spots in back of your mouth? Get more insights and general overview of different authorities in the field of medicine on  white spots and pus on tonsils.

Pus on Tonsils Causes

Pus on your Tonsils are usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Some of the most common reasons for the white spots appearing on your tonsils is strep throat appearing on your tonsil are strep throat, tonsillitis, yeast infection, or mononucleosis. Along with the whitish spots or patches at the back of your throat, you will probably have other symptoms that can help identify the cause of the infection.
Causes and symptoms of Pus on Tonsils
According to the following Authorities:  Journal frontiers in Microbiology, The Journal Canadian Family Physician, Dr. Carol Dersarkissian on WebMD, Dr. Michael Friedman on WebMD, Canadian Society of Microbiologists and Institute of Microbiology and infections-University of Birmingham, the probable causes of pus on tonsils are:
Mononucleosis [kissing disease]:  mononucleosis is also known as kissing disease which is a viral infection, which causes headache, fever and persistent tiredness. Severe sore throat and pus-coved swollen tonsils are also characteristics of mononucleosis.
Diphtheria: Diphtheria is a respiratory infection that affects the nostrils and throat. It is caused by bacteria. Symptoms of diphtheria include inflamed lymph nodes, fever and difficulty swallowing and breathing. At the beginning, the tonsils may appear to have a grey-white layer and in other incidences it appears in white patches covering the tonsils. Children over the age of 5 years are at risk of diphtheria infection. Diphtheria unlike other viral infections that cause pus on tonsils it has a vaccination that can prevent it.
Vincent’s angina: This is an ulcer formation on the oral cavity, pharynx, and tonsils. The ulcers will begin on the gums and continue to spread. Eventually, they will bleed even with the slightest touch and white spots will develop on the tonsils. Antibiotics are regularly and commonly used in treatment of Vincent’s angina.
Viral pharyngitis: This is an infection of the pharynx causing the pharynx and tonsils to swell. Pus will form on the tonsils appearing as white spots. If the infection is bacterial you will be prescribed antibiotics. If it’s viral, it will clear up on its own.
STDs: Some sexually transmitted diseases [STDs] can cause white spots on tonsils. STDs that can cause white spots on tonsils include Chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes simplex virus, and HIV. Symptoms may include nausea, body pain, fever, reduced appetite, sore throat, mouth, itchy mouth, swollen gums, swollen uvula, and swollen lymph nodes.
Smoking and Leukoplakia:
Smoking can increase the risk of oral cancer and leukoplakia, which is a precancerous condition.  Symptoms and early sighs of leukoplakia include:

• White patches on the mouth,
• Tongue and tonsils.
• Hard area on the gums, throat and inner mouth lining
• Red, raised lesions

Smoking cessation often resolves the white spots, but your doctor may give further counsel on the same.
Oral thrust: This is a fungal infection in the mouth, though it can affect anyone, this infection is common in children. In both children and adult, it can occur as a side effect of medication such as oral steroids. Apart from children, people with weak or compromised immune system are at an increased of developing this condition. In most of the case, the white spots are the only sign; other symptoms may include:

• Sore throat,
• Painful swelling,
• Loss of mouth taste and appetite.

Strep throat: Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by streptococcus when this infection is not treated, the bacterium can spread to other parts of the body leading to complication such as rheumatic fever and sinus infection.
According to Canadian institute of Microbiology, strep throat is a common infection, especially in children. When it is the cause of the white spots, you are likely to develop other symptoms such as:

• Sore throat
• Swollen glands around the neck
• Fever and headache

Tonsil Stones:  This condition is also called tonsilliths. Tonsil stones are calcium deposits that form in small cracks in your tonsils. These small white lumps at the back of the throat may occur due to a buildup of food particles, bacteria and mucus.
The accumulation of these particles may appear as yellow spots. The lumps may be accompanied by other symptoms such as:

• Foul smelling breath,
• Earaches,
• Sore throat

Swollen tonsils with white spots are a possible sign of tonsillitis. This condition can be caused by either a viral or bacterial infection. When your tonsils are swollen with white spots, it can be a sign that you need to see a doctor because tonsillitis involves the risk of complication such as lymphadenitis, rheumatism, polyarthritis and pyelonephritis.
Swollen tonsils are common in children, with other common symptoms such as:

• Swollen tonsil
• Pain while swallowing
• Swollen glands on neck
• Bad breath
• Sore throat
• Drooling
• White or yellow coating on tonsils

Appropriate treatment will depend on the cause. In cases of severe swelling, a surgical procedure may be required to remove the tonsils. Antibiotics may also be recommended in cases where the inflammation is caused by a bacterium.
Tonsillar cancer:  Tonsillar cancer  is a type of cancer that affect the tonsils, though it is very rare, but according to the study of The Department of microbiology and infections University of Birmingham 20I5,  found that,it could be one of the underlying cause of the white spots.
When tonsillar cancer is the cause of the white spots, the sore occurring on the tonsils and at the back of the throat do not heal. Other possible symptoms accompanying the white spots will include:

• Pain in the mouth,
• Severe ear pain,
• Lump in the neck,
• Blood in saliva
• And persistent sore throat

In cases of cancer, urgent and proper medical diagnosis and treatment is required to reduce the risk of cancer spreading to other parts of the body.

White Spots on Tonsils no Fever

Sometimes, tonsillitis can occur without the presence of a fever and tonsils stones can develop without any other symptoms except for notable white spots on tonsils. Even if you don’t have a fever but notice white spots, you may still want to go in and have your doctor confirm diagnosis of tonsil stones.

White Spots on Tonsils no Pain

White spots without the presence of pain could be a viral infection or a malignant growth. Generally, viral infection will clear up on its own, so there is no need to worry. Simply gargling with salt water can help clear up the white spots tonsils.
It is not necessary to feel pain while suffering from a throat condition. Sometimes diseases don’t exhibit their prime symptoms. This is one of the cases when you might have patches on tonsils but without having any kind of pain.
Such condition can be caused due to STDs or chronic disease. People with frequent throat problems have weak immune system. It can also occur due to poor responsive body reflex. They might not causes pain all the time but when you eat, swallow any food or liquid you may feel pain.
Drinking water can also trigger pain due to white spots on tonsils. Pain might be absent in normal condition but movement of vocal box may trigger this condition.

White Spot on Tonsils-not Strep

A negative test result for strep in the presence of white spots on tonsils could be a result of any other conditions listed above. Your doctor will have to run further testing to determine the cause.
In some cases, seasonal allergies can cause white spots on tonsils as a result of a post-nasal drip. You may find that treating your allergies may resolve the white spots on tonsils.

One white Spot on Tonsil

Most of the time oral problems are as a result of poor colon health and indigestion. These white spots under tongue and tonsil can be due to GERD [a digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining]. However stomach flu and strep are common causes of a single white spot on tonsil. Henceforth treating your stomach flu with home remedies will help you clear your throat from white patches and dots.

Pus on Tonsil STD

According to the study of Department Microbiology at The University of Chicago published in the American Journal of clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials, pus on tonsil has 75% chance correlation with STDs. The study also found that not all STDs that are responsible for causing pus on tonsils but in most cases the STDS Associated with white spots symptoms tend to compromise immunity of the body system. The below are details of the STDs that cause pus on tonsil as per the study.
Syphilis infection
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacterium called, Treponema  pallidum. This bacterium can also get through cuts on skin or small abrasions and mucous membranes. According to the study mentioned above the first stage of syphilis infection is marked by small painless sores. It could be a single sore in mouth, around anus or genitals.
In adults, syphilis develops in various stages, each stage is characterized by symptoms that differ from each other. If it enters the body after oral sex especially in actively sexual individuals, the following are symptoms during secondary stage. They include:

• Swollen lymph nodes
• Sore throat
• Muscle aches or feeling very tired
• Fever and headaches
• Patchy hair loss, weight loss

Gonorrhea
According to the study  of The department of Microbiology at the University of Chicago and various studies in the field of microbiology, gonorrhea is caused by a bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae  and is transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse and at birth, the study also indicates that the bacteria can grow in the mouth especially in the throat.
Symptoms of oral gonorrhea infections of the throat include:

• Redness and swelling of the tonsils, sometime accompanied by white spots on the tonsil. Other areas that can be affected by this infection include the eyes and anus.

Oral herpes

Herpes is caused virus called herpes simplex virus, HSV.  Herpes simplex virus normally causes cold sores or fever blisters. If these fever blisters have formed around your lips they  spread to the tonsils forming Pus on the tonsils, it can also spread to the  genital area if one of the partners is infected with HSV virus. The cold sore can also appear in the mouth.  HSV virus manifests itself with the following symptoms:

• White spots on the throat,
• Sore throat

Oral herpes can be spread from one victim to another through kissing or if they practice oral sex more than often. The reason as this oral infection keeps on recurring ids due to the fact the sores may be absent or invisible but yet the virus can get transmitted during oral sex.

How to Get Rid of white Spots on Tonsils

Use of home remedies can take they have been proven to be effective. Use home remedies to clean tonsils from white spots and patches.
According to the following journals: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2007,American Journal of Gastroenterology 20I6,  and The Annals of Pharmacotherapy 20I3, Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 20I5, and Canadian  Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology 20I3.  All of these Journals mention in common the below remedies of getting rid of white spots on tonsils, and they include:

1. Basil Herb

Basil herb is astringent and has anti-inflammatory properties that help to cure causes of white spots on tonsils. It can also remove white patches and dots on the back of the throat. Basil will provide relief from pain and remove white spots caused by strep. You can also eat basil leaves to improve your general body immune system.
To use basil:
You will need a handful of basil leaves water and lemon, and follow the below procedure,

• Crush the basil leaves into a thick paste
• Mix one tablespoon of basil paste in one glass of warm water.
• Stir well and use this solution to clear your throat
• Take a big sip and gargle for 2 minutes
• Repeat the process of gargling until your glass is empty
• Alternatively, you can mix one tablespoon of basil paste into a glass of warm milk
• Drink this herbal drink before going to bed

2. Coconut oil Thrush

Lauric acid is an active compound found in coconut essential oil. Due to its anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties coconut oil can help you get rid of white spots on tonsils naturally.
Coconut oil is naturally nourishing to our skin which can be used to cure skin ailments such as acne and sores. It is very effective in removing those white spots from your swollen tonsil. Coconut oil mouth floss will remove plaque and works as amazing home remedy for toothache.
How to use Coconut oil thrush:
You will need organic coconut essential oil.

• Put 3 tablespoon of frozen coconut oil in a cup
• Apply some heat and take one tablespoon of warm coconut oil and thrush it around your painful tonsil
• Gargle for few minutes then spit it out
• Repeat this remedy twice a day

3. Salt water

Salt is antibacterial which is used to sterilize wounds and bruises. People use salt water to clear their throat from dirt and mucus.
Salt is excellent home remedy to get rid of white spots on tonsils. The anti-inflammatory properties of salt can be used to reduce the size of swollen tonsils. Warm salt water is used as mouth floss to remove plague accumulated at the base of tooth. People with oral problems also use salt water to maintain healthy oral hygiene.
To use salt water:

• Take one glass of water
• Add 2 tablespoon of common salt
• Stir it until salt gets dissolved completely
• Pour some warm water in mouth and gargle for 2 minutes
• Spit it out and repeat until your glass is empty
• Do this daily to remove white spots on tonsils naturally

4. Lemon juice

The antibacterial, antiviral and anti bacterial inflammatory properties of Lemmon are effective in treating infections caused by bacteria.
To use lemon:

• Take a glass of warm water.
• Add 3 tablespoon of lemon juice and stir well
• Gargle a few times to sooth throat pain.
• Repeat this remedy twice a day for faster healing.

How to get rid of Pus on Tonsils

Consider the following:
Mint
Mint is a herb with soothing aroma. Mint contains menthol which has a soothing effect on irritated pus filled throat. It inhibits micro-organisms from spreading and give you relief from swollen tonsil.
To use mint:

• Pour one cup of water into a saucepan and add handful of mint leaves.
• Apply heat and let it simmer for ten minutes
• Strain it over a new cup and collect the mint water
• Add one tablespoon of lemon juice and mix well
• Sip on this herbal drink daily

Turmeric

Turmeric is a powerful antibacterial used to get rid of white spots on tonsils. It’s anti-inflammatory properties will provide relief from swollen tonsil filled with pus.
To use turmeric:

• Take one cup of warm water and mix with one teaspoon powder of turmeric
• Gargle multiple times with this solution to remove the pus and white spots on your tonsil.

Fenugreek
Fenugreek is an ancient herb which is also called methi, it is analgesic and antiseptic abilities will provide instant relief from pain and inflammation.
To use Fenugreek:

• Pour a cup of water in a bowl and add a handful of fenugreek seeds.
• Let it simmer for ten minutes.
• Use this water to gargle multiple times to remove patches, dots and pus from your throat.

Other remedies for pus in tonsils include:
Use diluted hydrogen peroxide for gargling every night. This act as strong disinfectant
You need to clean the pus in your throat every day with some cotton ear bud. Only then the growth of the infection can be controlled.

• Avoid smoking.
• Limit alcohol consumption.
• Use over-the-counter pain relievers.
• Avoid irritating foods, like spicy food, chips, raw vegetables, highly acidic food, e.t.c
• Suck on lozenges.
• Eat smooth foods like ice cream or yogurt.
• Drink warm or cold fluids to ease throat pain.

Canker sores are characterized by a yellow or whitish dot on the cheek, the tongue, or any other part of the mouth including the tonsils and their underlying tissues. The canker is often surrounded by reddish, inflamed-looking flesh. It is also referred to as aphthous ulcer or aphthous stomatitis. It is more common in women than in men. Susceptibility to canker sore can be inherited.

What Causes a Canker Sore

Most canker sores are oval or round in shape, white at the centre with red border.
There are three types of canker sores and this may include:

• Minor sores– it measures about 3 – 10 mm, oval shaped with red border. This is the more common type. The lesions may heal in 10 to 14 days. The healing process will takes place without leaving any scar.
• Major sores– They are bigger and deeper than the other two types. A major sore is usually round with defined red border. If it is larger, it forms an irregular shape with irregular edges. It is extremely painful. Major sores grow more than 10 mm and take six weeks to months before they heal and may even leave scars.
• Herpetiform sores– These are large groups of sores, from clusters of 10 to about 100. They may also merge into one large sore and have irregular edges. They appear smaller, about 2 – 3 mm. These sores may be the smallest, but they appear in hundreds simultaneously. You can expect them to heal without scarring.

If you get a canker sore on your tonsils, every time you swallow, you’ll know that it is one of the most painful canker sores you can get.

Some of the main causes of canker sores often include:

• A small injury as a result of an accidental bite, bump, burn, rough brushing of teeth, or dental work–any small abrasion to the inside of the cheeks, lips, or tongue may not heal properly and may cause a canker.
• Lack of important nutrients that promote proper growth of tissues, such as iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and folic acid.
• Allergies or sensitivities to toothpaste or food (coffee, chocolate, shellfish, strawberries, cheese, eggs, nuts, highly acidic foods like pineapple, lemon, and tomatoes, and ingredients like sodium lauryl.
• Acidic foods, like citrus fruits can trigger the appearance or make it worse.
• Smoking
• Gastrointestinal tract diseases, like Cohn’s disease or Celiac disease
• Auto-immune disorders, like Behcet’s disease or systemic lupus erythematous IQ
• Other immune system weaknesses, like the common cold, flue, or HIV/AIDS
• Oral cancer
• Poor oral hygiene.
• An allergic response to bacteria in the mouth.
• Hormonal changes may trigger a canker sore on a woman’s tonsil tissue during the days prior to menstruation.

As compared to cold sores, canker sores are not associated with herpes virus infections. If you experience cankers chronically, keep a record of everything you eat and drink to help determine what might be the cause. There are also more serious medical triggers for canker sores so if you get them chronically, consult your doctor.

Canker Sore on Tonsils Causes

Canker sores usually occur in the mouth, cheeks and tongue. But sometimes, they can occur on the tonsils too. These usually occur as whitish or yellowish dots that may be surrounded by inflamed, reddish flesh. Canker sore on tonsil usually can cause great pain, whenever you try to swallow. However, they are not dangerous or contagious. They often heal on their own, usually within a week.
Food allergy
A canker sore may develop if you have food allergies; foods involved frequently are strawberries, tomatoes, acidic fruits or vegetables, and sometimes, even shellfish. If you have a food allergy, keep track of what you eat to identify what foods can irritate you, so you can avoid them and prevent canker sores. You can also have a food allergy test to help uncover what particular foods can cause these sores.
Sensitivity to Medication
This can also cause canker sore on tonsil or anywhere in your mouth. Again, it is advisable to keep track of your reactions to medications, especially antibiotics which are the most frequent causes of allergic reactions. But before you discontinue your medications, consult your doctor first.
Reaction to Toothpaste
This kind of condition may be linked to certain toothpastes, if you are allergic to them. The reaction may be caused by an ingredient in your toothpaste, so it is important to read the list of ingredients in product before purchasing. The specific ingredient may vary from person to person. Some mouthwashes can also trigger canker sores.
Poor Oral Hygiene
If you do not brush your teeth regularly, you may be prone to canker sores. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a build-up of bacteria and viruses in your mouth and tonsils. To avoid this, brush your teeth regularly and in the proper way, as advised by your dentist.
Minor Injuries
Minor injuries that may occur on the tonsils or mouth, such as a bite, a bump, or a minor burn from hot foods. Rough brushing with your toothbrush or dental appliances can also cause canker sores when the injured area doesn’t heal properly.
Other Causes may include:

• A lack of nutrients like vitamin B12 and folate, or minerals such as iron and zinc can cause poor oral health.
• Anxiety and stress can also increase your risk for oral sores.
• Hormonal changes can trigger canker sore on tonsil tissue, especially before menstruation.

Medication. Sometimes, corticosteroids are used to treat inflammation and intense pain due to canker sores. However, this treatment cannot be used for prolonged periods because it can have negative effects. Antibiotics may also be recommended if there is bacterial infection, but caution must be needed, because it can cause canker sore

Canker Sore on Tonsil and Ear Pain

It may be interesting to note that ears, nose and throat have a connection between them which links all the three to one another. Infection or an allergy affecting any one of these three structures results in discomfort in all the three.
The middle ear and the throat are connected by a narrow tube known as Eustachian tube. Sore throat almost always blocks this tube, which is a result of swelling of the tube, and this in turn results in increased pressure in the ear causing ear pain.
However in some cases patients also experience one-sided sore throat and ear pain. This happens when the infection affects only one side of the throat. In such cases the pain only affects on one side leaving the other side pain free.

Cause of Canker Sore and Ear Pain Simultaneously

Canker sore on tonsil is a condition which is caused when pharynx, larynx and tonsils of the throat become inflamed. A common sore throat usually lasts for more than three days. Sore throat is commonly caused by microbial infections, which can be treated by taking over-the-counter medications.
In some cases of tonsil infection, mucus is stuffed in sinus cavities and this can result in ear pain. Being interlinked with one another, all of these organs go through the process of exchanging the fluids among themselves. This interrelation of the organs and exchange of fluids certainly puts them at the risk of exchange of infections too.
This means infection in any one of the organ also infects the remaining two organs. This exchange of infection between the organs results in canker sore on tonsil and ear pain.
A canker sore on tonsil and ear pain is usually as a result of an infection resulting from an inflammation caused in the inner ear, outer ear or middle ear. This inflammation not only results in stretching the eardrum, but also forces it to swell which may also affect the hearing ability. However, in some cases patients may also experience chronic pain for prolonged period due to allergies due to immune system.
Exposure to smoke, consuming excessive alcohol, consuming very hot or cold foods, allergies, swollen glands, microbial infections, pollution, hay fever, sinus infections, tonsillitis, ear infections, cough, cold and flu, uvula infection, tooth infection and overuse of vocal cords are also the conditions that may cause canker sores on tonsil and ear pain.

Symptoms of Canker Sore on tonsil and Ear Pain

These may include, feeling difficulty while swallowing, swollen glands and lymph nodes, fever, pus and rash on the tonsils, stiffness in the back and neck, prolonged mouth ulcers, blood tinged saliva, blood tinged phlegm are few of the symptoms of sore throat and ear pain.
Treatment for canker sore on tonsil and Ear Pain

• Changing the tooth brush can also be helpful in getting rid of the condition and reduces the chances of transmitting the infection back into the throat through the tooth brush.
• Saline Nasal Spray for Sore Throat and Ear Pain: Saline nasal spray can also be used in case of dry throat and nose as saline nasal spray helps in keeping the mucus membrane in moist condition.
• Pain Killers for Sore Throat and Ear Pain: Temporary use of painkillers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol can also help in relieving the condition.
• Antibiotics for Sore Throat and Ear Pain: Taking antibiotics for sore throat can also be helpful, especially in strep throat.

The home remedies that may help in handling this conditions are easily available in your kitchen. This may involve the following;

• Heat for canker sore and Ear Pain: Application of a heated piece of cloth on the affected ear can help in relieving the ear pain for some period of time. Care should be taken not to heat the cloth excessively to avoid any burn injuries.
• Steaming for canker sore and Ear Pain: Vapour bath or taking steam can help in reducing the severity of the condition. Steam taken for sore throat along with both the ears usually helps to recover quickly.
• Hydration: Adequate amount of warm fluid intake such as warm turmeric milk and hot soup not only helps in keeping the throat hydrated, but also eases the process of swallowing and talking. It is also better to avoid alcohol, smoking and eating very hot or cold food during the healing period.
• Lozenges and Popsicles for canker sore on tonsil and Ear Pain: these two usually are also helpful in keeping the throat in a moist condition.
• Salt Water Gargling: Gargling with salt water repeatedly many times in a day could also be effective in speeding the healing of the canker sore hence reduce ear pan.
• Use of herbal medicine: this may include preparing tea from the mixture of basil leaves, turmeric, ginger, salt and cinnamon and consuming this warm preparation by adding one tea spoon of honey to it is also an effective remedy. Consuming this preparation also helps in lessening fever. Apart from this, ginger extracts when consumed with honey can also be helpful.

White Sore on Tonsils

If the tonsils frequently became inflamed or infected in the past years, they would be removed. Of course this is still one of the tonsils treatment in some cases. However, doctors now understand that the tonsils have a much larger impact on the digestive process than was originally anticipated.
The tonsils also help to fight off infections, which is why they can become covered in white sores. These spots like sores are usually pus that has developed as white blood cells kill off bacteria or viruses infecting the tissue. A bit of home care can usually ward off these symptoms, but it is important to check with your doctor if your symptoms linger or appear severe.

Possible Causes of White Sores on Tonsils

Tonsillitis- This is an infection of the tonsils caused by an exposure to bacteria or a virus. As the tonsils begin to fight the infection they will produce white pus which will collect in white patches on the flesh. You may also experience headaches, fever or a stiff neck as you begin to develop tonsillitis.
Oral Thrush- White patches on the canker sore on tonsils may be a fungal infection caused by an excess amount of yeast. Yeast is frequently found throughout the body, but certain conditions can cause its population to boom to an unhealthy level.
Those who are immune suppressed or those who partake in an excessively sugary diet are more likely to develop yeast infections in the mouth. These patches will not cause swelling, but they can alter the taste in your mouth.
Sore Throat- A strep infection is one of the most common causes of severe sore throat. This bacterial infection will frequently show itself as white canker sore on tonsils and throat. You will notice pain when swallowing, or a scratchy feeling in the throat. The lymph nodes in the neck and the tonsils will become swollen as they attempt to rid the body of this infection. High fevers are also common when battling strep throat.
Mononucleosis- usually it is commonly known as mono. This viral infection will combine common flu symptoms with fatigue, fever and headaches. Adolescents who develop this condition will frequently develop patches of puss in the throat, especially around the tonsils. Your lymph nodes will also become very swollen, and some patients may also develop a body rash.

How to Get Rid of Canker Sores on Tonsils, Treatment

Before trying medical treatment, try to determine if your sore is indeed a canker sore and not a fever blister, or the symptom of some other conditions on the tonsils. Management for canker sores on the tonsil includes:

• Avoid spicy foods. Instead, try eating yogurt which contains lactobacillus acidophilus or good bacteria that help reduce burning sensation.
• Baking Soda Mouth Rinse.This can help reduce pain and promote healing. Mix 1 tsp. of baking soda with warm water and gargle. Avoid swallowing the mixture. Do this at least once a day or as needed.
• Zinc Lozenges.These are effective for canker sores because of their antibiotic properties, which can help kill germs in your tonsil area.
• Hydrogen Peroxide/Milk of Magnesia.Mix 1 tsp. hydrogen peroxide with 1 tsp. water. Dip a cotton swab in the mixture. Apply directly on the affected tonsil. Or with a new cotton swab, dip into some milk of magnesia. Dab on tonsil. Repeat 3-4 times a day.
• Mouthwash/Gargle.Try to find mouthwashes that contain antibacterial substances which can help heal a canker sore on tonsil. Make sure the mouthwash you choose doesn’t contain the ingredient that will aggravate your condition. You can also try gargling with salt and water, which is also an effective home remedy for canker sores. Do this at least twice a day.
• Cold Drink. Drinking cold beverages or sucking on ice cube helps numb the pain, but these won’t heal the sores.
• Vitamin B12.Take at least 100 mg of vitamin B12 and eat vitamin B-rich foods such as fish, shellfish, and dairy.
• This is an over-the-counter health supplement extracted by honey bees from trees and other plant sources. It has been used for ages in the treatment of canker sores. This is an herbal antiseptic that helps clean sores and kill bacteria.
• These are products that contain good or friendly bacteria, which may be found in natural foods like dairy products such as yogurt. You can also find them in health supplements. They help fight bad bacteria and balance the flora in your mouth and digestive tract.
• This chemical compound has many uses. The powder form can be used as a deodorant to fight body odour. It is also used to purify water. You can try applying a small dab of alum on your sore. This can be quite painful, and may even induce vomiting; however, its high level of acidity and antiseptic property are very effective in healing canker sores more rapidly.

Treatments and preventions for canker sore on tonsils

Home Remedies
Minor infections of the tonsils can usually be treated with home care. These may include the following:

• When your tonsils feel scratchy or inflamed, gargling can often lessen the discomfort. Mix a glass of warm salty water, taking care not to create a mixture that is hot enough to scald your mouth. Take a mouthful of the beverage, lean your head back, open your mouth and make a “g” sound with the back of your throat, allowing the water to swish around the tonsils. Spit out the liquid and take a new mouthful for each repetition to avoid spreading the pus throughout the mouth.
• Sipping warm, caffeine free fluidsthroughout the day can also help bathe the throat to help clear out an infection. Teas with honey, chicken broth or warm water are frequently recommended. If the throat is swollen, ice pops, cold beverages or a cold compress on the neck can provide relief. Avoid foods like ice cream as dairy products can encourage mucus production.
• Create a comfortable atmospherefor your recovery. Avoid irritants such as cigarette smoke or perfumes that can cause the throat to become scratchy. Run a humidifier to keep the air comfortable and try to get plenty of rest so your body can focus as much of its energy as possible on fighting the infection.

Medical Treatments
Antibiotics– If your symptoms are causing a great deal of discomfort or you are experiencing a fever, you should see a doctor to determine if antibiotics are necessary to help clear the infection. Antibiotics cannot help rid the body of a virus or fungal infections. Your doctor will take a sample of the pus on your tonsils with a cotton swab and run lab tests to determine what type of medication is appropriate.
Tonsillectomy– If your tonsils frequently become inflamed or they swell to the point where they are causing you difficulty breathing, your doctor may advise you to have them removed. Those who have an infection that will not respond to treatment may also be candidates for a tonsillectomy. This is typically a one day surgery that will take one to two weeks to recover from. During this time the throat will be sore and you may have a restricted diet to avoid irritating the surgical area, but no extreme side effects are expected.
More references

1. Canker sore on tonsil: http://www.newhealthadvisor.com/Canker-Sore-on-Tonsil.html
2. Causes of cankers on the tonsil: http://healthh.com/canker-sore-on-tonsil/

What causes inflamed tonsils? Get insights on reason for white spots on tonsils, enlarged on one side, tonsil stones, removal, how to get rid of and home remedies.
At the back of your throat, there are two masses of tissues referred to as tonsils that acts like filters, trapping germs that could instead enter your airways and cause infection. They also produce antibodies to fight infection, but sometimes the tonsils themselves may get infected causing them to swell with much pain.
Due to bacteria or viruses they become inflamed, and this condition is called tonsillitis. This condition is common especially in children and it can occur occasionally.

What do Inflamed Tonsils Look Like

This infection called tonsillitis occur in the throat. A sore throat is the most common of all tonsillitis symptoms. In addition to it you may also have a cough, high temperature or fever, headache, sickly feeling, tiredness, pain during swallowing, and swollen neck glands. All these occur when you have inflamed tonsils.
The tonsils may swell and become red. Pus may appear as white spots on the tonsils. The symptoms may get worse after 2- 3 days and then gradually go usually within a week.

Is tonsillitis contagious and infectious?

Infectious means it can cause an infection. Contagious means the infection can be spread from person to person. The infection may spread by physical contact or droplets in the air caused by the person infected coughing and sneezing.
When you cough, with colds, flu and other similar infections, there is possibilities that you can pass on the infection. In most cases, if you are in close contact with others who are not infected.

Inflamed Tonsils Causes

A term tonsillitis is used to refer to inflammation of the tonsils caused by bacterial or viral infection. The common signs are sore throat, swollen tonsils, and difficulty in swallowing, fever, swollen lymph nodes and even headache. Treatment for this inflamed tonsils will differ depending on whether the cause is bacterial or viral. Surgical removal of the tonsils [tonsillectomy] may be needed in some severe cases.
In some cases sore throat can be in company of colds and flu, tonsillitis, and strep throat.

Causes of tonsillitis

The majority cases of tonsillitis are caused by viruses, with only 15 to 30% of the cases being caused by bacterial infection.
There are many different viruses that can cause tonsillitis, with the cold virus being the most well known cause. The Epstein Barr virus, which is responsible for glandular fever, and the measles virus can cause tonsillitis. In most cases of bacterial tonsillitis are associated with a particular type of bacterium called streptococcus pyogenes, which is the one that causes strep throat.
Inflamed tonsils are contagious if the cause is bacterial and may be contagious if the cause is viral, depending on whether a person has been previously exposed to that particular virus.
Tonsils caused by streptococcus pyogenes is highly contagious and tonsillitis caused by Epstein barr virus is contagious the first time a person is infected by it. In all this cases it is important to keep steps to prevent its spread.
Signs and symptoms
A person may experience a sore throat as the first sign of a cold and may get better after a day or two. Other cold symptoms such as running nose, and congestion may follow the sore throat. The basic symptom of inflamed tonsils is a moderate to severe sore throat tasting longer than 2 days and involves inflammation of the tonsils. There are several other symptoms that may include:

• Difficult or pain when swallowing
• Swollen lymph nodes on the side of the neck
• Bad breath
• Fever and chills
• Headache and tiredness
• Stomach upset or pain
• Enlarged and reddened tonsils with white spots due to pus
• Mouth breathing, noisy breathing, and snoring [ due to blocked airways]
• Coughing
• Flu with red eyes.

These symptoms normally last in2 to 3 days but might take longer time even up to 2 weeks in other cases even with treatment.
Serious conditions
The streptococcus pyogenes bacteria that can cause strep throat [which is accompanied by bacterial tonsillitis] can cause more severe complications of rheumatic fever and kidney disease. For this reason it is very much important to seek medical treatment for sore throat to avoid this kind of problems in future.
The most common complication of viral inflamed tonsils appears when the infection becomes deep- seated within the tonsil resulting in a peritonsillar abscess [a collection of pus beside the tonsil]. Peritonsillar abscesses are extremely painful and if left untreated can spread into the neck, blocking the airways and becoming a life threatening problem. This usually happens to teenagers but can as well affect people in earlier ages.
Diagnosis
Examination is based on symptoms and physical observation of the throat. In addition to this directly looking at the inflamed tonsils in the throat, your GP may take a throat swab if streptococcus pyogenes infection is suspected. The throat swab is taken to the lab for culture and identification of bacteria causing the tonsillitis.
Your GP may suspect glandular fever, which is caused by the Epstein Barr virus, in a teenager or younger child with inflamed tonsils, particularly if associated with the additional symptoms of serious lethargy and tiredness, swollen glands in the neck, armpits and groin and an enlarged spleen.
Treatment
Treatment of viral tonsillitis primarily involves rest, recovery and symptom relief. It is also important to drink plenty of fluids and have regular meals [soft foods and smoothies are best].
If bacterial infection is confirm by throat culture, the doctor may prescribed antibiotics to prevent complications, particularly rheumatic fever and kidney disease. Always take the full course of the antibiotics as prescribed to prevent the infection returning and reduce the risk of getting rheumatic fever or kidney disease.
Viral tonsillitis can get better without treatment, hence it is not good to take antibiotics for viral inflamed tonsils as it will not help. Pain relief and reduction of fever can be achieved by use of over the counter drugs.
Gargling salty warm water may relieve the symptoms just as you may suck on hard sweets or throat lozenges containing ingredients that are cooling, an aesthetic, anti-septic or anti- inflammatory.
Corticosteroids may be prescribed by a doctor to reduce inflammation and swelling of the inflamed tonsils, particularly when it is making swallowing and breathing a problem.
Surgery
Due to improved care and availability of effective antibiotics has resulted to reduction of surgical removal of tonsils nowadays. However, this kind of treatment may be recommended in people who have frequent episodes of inflamed tonsils, bacterial tonsillitis that does not respond to antibiotics.
Surgery is associated with some risks, like bleeding during and after the operation in some cases. Throat pain and difficult in eating is common in the first few days after the operation too.
Peritonsillar abscesses may be drained using a needle and syringe or by making an incision with a scalpel. If the condition repeats itself then you have to opt for tonsillectomy.
Prevention
Avoid being in close contact with people who have inflamed tonsils and prevent passing on the infection if you have it. Hygiene measures should also be taken to prevent spread of infection. They include:

• Regular and thorough washing and drying of hands
• Using a tissue cover coughs and sneezes
• Not sharing foods, liquids, or eating utensils or drinking utensils
• Frequent cleaning of kitchen surfaces and bathrooms.

Inflamed Tonsils with White Spots

Tonsillitis may form white spots on throat which can be worrisome. There are a number of conditions that can cause white spots to appear on the inflamed tonsils and the doctor can diagnose the cause, especially when accompanied with other symptoms that you may have. These white spots are generally a sign of bacterial infection, commonly appearing on the tonsils and can cause bad breath as well as be unsightly.

Different white spots on tonsils, cause and treatment

Strep throat
It is commonly seen in children and teens, and in some cases even the adults can be affected. This is a contagious disease caused by a bacteria and symptoms include inflammation, pain in the throat, fatigue, fever, difficulty swallowing, headache and white spots on the tonsils. If the condition is not treated it can result much more complications like kidney disease and rheumatic fever.
Treatment: it may involve the use of antibiotics, which are prescribed by the doctor. You can take over the counter pain medication to help relieve pain and inflamed tonsils. To add on that, you should have enough rest and gargling with salt water can soothe your throat pain.
Tonsilolith
It is also called tonsil stones, these are calcium deposits that form in the small crevices of the tonsils at the back of the throat and on tonsils. They can be caused by mucus, food particles and bacteria and be different sizes. These stones can cause pain, difficulty in swallowing, a metallic taste in the mouth and bad breath.
Treatment: if there is no discomfort, treatment is not necessary, as it can go away on its own. Eating crackers may help in clearing of the white spots since they make the tongue work harder, hence removing the deposits. Gargling with salty water can also help. Laser surgery can be applied in case of any discomfort.
Tonsillitis
Inflamed tonsils can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection and the symptoms include swollen tonsils, while spots on the tonsils and throat, difficulty swallowing, pain and fever. The lymph nodes on the sides of the neck may also be swollen.
Treatment: if the tonsillitis is caused by bacterial infection, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics. If caused by viral infection, antibiotics may not help. Treatment includes rest, a liquid diet if swallowing is difficult and gargling with salt water. If they are recurring, then surgery may be needed to remove the tonsils.

Inflamed Tonsils Adults

Normally this tonsillitis problem is common in children and teens. But it is not a big deal a mature person to get inflamed tonsils. Here the case may appear with numerous symptoms that may cause the person under attack to be weak.
With viral tonsillitis antibiotics are ineffective and the episodes usually will last from 4 to 6 days. If it is a bacterial variety, an untreated bout can last from 10 to 14 days, antibiotics usually clears it up in 5 to 7 days.

Inflamed Tonsils Home Remedy

Tonsillitis occurs when inflammation and pain develop on the tonsils. This problem is very common in children and young adults, though it can affect anybody. This condition can be caused by a viral infection or at times due to a bacterial infection that causes enlargement of the tonsils.
Common symptoms of inflamed tonsils include, sore throat, fever, swollen glands, difficulty swallowing, and runny nose, and headache, bad breath, coughing and sneezing.
There are several medicines for tonsillitis. However, you can treat it at home using natural remedies that can help manage symptoms and fight the infection.

Home Remedies for Inflamed Tonsils

Salt water
It is the best and the most common home remedy for tonsillitis. It involves gargling of warm salty water. The warm water provides a soothing effect and the salt will help to kill the virus or bacteria and reduce inflammation.
Lemon
It has antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that treats the infection and reduce inflammation. It also has high vitamin C content which improves body’s resistance to infection.
In a glass of lukewarm water add the lemon juice and some salt. Drink this twice daily for a few days.
Basil
It has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. It also has healing and soothing qualities which helps to reduce swelling and pain as well as sped up the healing process. Boil basil leaves in water for about 10 minutes, and add some lemon juice. Drink it 3 times a day for some few days.
Turmeric
It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic qualities, which also fights off inflamed tonsils infection and relieve irritating symptoms. Add one teaspoon of turmeric to a glass of hot water and salt and gargle the mixture.
Cinnamon
It is rich in antimicrobial properties that enables it to inhibit the growth of bacteria and other micro-organisms in the tonsils and helps reduce swelling, pain and inflammation. Mix cinnamon powder in hot water and drink it as it is still warm.

How to Get Rid of Inflamed Tonsils

The problem of tonsillitis has no specific treatment and in most cases may get better within a week without treatment. While in the process of waiting the infection to clear up, there are a number of things you can do to help relieve your symptoms.
If your child has inflamed tonsils, make sure they have plenty to eat and drink, even if they find it painful to swallow. Being hungry and dehydrated can make other symptoms, such as headaches and tiredness, worse.

Self –help

Over the counter drugs, can help relieve painful symptoms such as a sore throat. For children, it is much important that the prescription of painkillers is done by a qualified person and follow corrective hostage. Younger children only need small dosages. The pharmacist can advise you about this.
Children under the age of 16 years should not be given aspirin. Over the counter treatment that can soothe a sore throat. In some cases gargling with a mild antiseptic solution can relieve a sore throat. You can use warm salty water alternatively to gargle and do not swallow the water. This is not a suitable method for children.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics may not be prescribed, even if inflamed tonsils is caused by a bacterial infection. This is because in most cases, antibiotics do not speed up the recovery and have unpleasant side effects, such as stomach pain. Another reason is that the more an antibiotic is used to treat a non-serious infection, there are chances that it won’t be effective any more in serious infection at the person develops resistance to the drug.
However, in cases of severity, sign of easing and weakened immune system, you may by needed to use the drugs.
You may need hospital treatment on persistent and severe cases of bacterial tonsillitis that do not respond to oral antibiotics. In this cases intravenous antibiotics that are given directly into a vein may be needed.

Surgery

The surgery carried out to remove inflamed tonsils is known as tonsillectomy. For children with mild sore throats, watchful waiting is recommended rather than a tonsillectomy.
A tonsillectomy is only considered only for recurring sore throats caused by tonsillitis.

Preventing infection

It is not easy to avoid conducting viral infections that are spread by coming into contact with germs. Though, following good hygiene practices can help to prevent infections spreading. This may include:

• Washing your hands frequently and drying them off
• Cough and sneeze into a tissue and dispose of it in the dust bin
• Do not share utensils with people who are infected
• Do not share foods and drinks with the infected persons
• Cleaning kitchen surfaces with antibacterial cleanser

Tonsil Stones Removal

If you are trying to successfully find a tonsil stone removal you need to first understand what causes this problem to begin with. A medical name known to refer to tonsil stone is tonsiilloliths and it occurs when here is an accumulation of calcium salts in the crevices and pockets of the tonsils. This accumulation of calcium salts is called calcification which is also characterized by inflamed tonsils.
As they are known by name, tonsilloliths are tiny, off-white deposits that you can see in craters of your tonsils. They are mostly caused when bits of food get lodged in these craters, bacteria start feeding on them, digesting them until they turn into the foul- smelling very bad.

Prevention

There are numerous activities that can be carried to prevent tonsil stone from occurring in the first place or coming back once they get removed. This activities may include:

• Removing bacteria that builds up at the back of your tongue once you finishing brushing your teeth. This can be done well by utilizing a tongue scraper each night before bed.
• Brush your teeth regularly to get rid food particles that get trapped in teeth and on the tongue
• Using warm salty water, you can gargle the mixture. This will help dis- infect your mouth and help remove bacteria that can result to tonsil stone.
• Drink much water to prevent this problem as it help in keeping the mouth moisturized. Avoid sugary drinks as they contribute to occurrence of tonsil stones.
• Stop smoking and drinking alcohol. Alcoholic drinks leave the mouth dry hence worsening tonsil stones. Smoking as well is harmful to general health.

Waterpik for Tonsil Stones Removal

This is a method of tonsils stones removal from your mouth without gagging or making it unnecessarily painful. It is very effective and it cleans your entire mouth and the result is that you can enjoy a nice fresh breath without stinking tonsil stones.

Waterpik

This is a tool that almost every dentist uses to flush out bacteria and debris that gets trapped in various places in the mouth. Besides cleaning your teeth, a waterpik is very effective in flushing out tonsil stones that mostly causes inflamed tonsils. You do not have to worry about triggering the gagging reflex or damaging the soft tissue of the tonsils. The tool will remove the stones with simplicity
How to use a waterpik to remove tonsil stone deposits
Fill the waterpik with water and the aim the waterpik mouthpiece at the tonsil pockets inside your mouth. You might need to adjust the power depending on the size of the tonsil stone. The water jet effectively rinse any debris out of the tonsils and in the process improve the overall dental hygiene and remove the causes of bad breath.

Tonsil Stones Removal q tip

Because the basic techniques of tonsil stone removal with q- tip and bobby- pins are the same, this article will use the two interchangeably. The one different between bobby –pins and q –tips is that you use a hooking motion with bobby pins and a scraping motion with q tips.
The process

• Open your mouth and shine the light in the mouth. Do this in front of a mirror so that you locate the tonsil stone.
• Close off, or flex, the throat muscle while sticking out the tongue and tighten the muscle in the back of the throat. Do this while you hold your breath. This will push the tonsil forward to be seen well.
• Gently scoop out the tonsil stones with your q pin. Try until you catch the stones in the loop of your q pin and scoot it in front of the mouth.
• As sticky saliva starts forming, drink water to thin in out.
• Make sure you remove all the stones even the hidden ones. Craters are very deep and it is sometimes hard to get them all.
• Repeat the process for each craters until they are empty.

Further references:

1. Tonsillitis symptoms and : http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/tonsillitis-symptoms-causes-and-treatments
2. What the tonsils are and meaning of tonsillitis: http://patient.info/health/tonsillitis-leaflet

What causes holes in tonsils? A look at the holes in tonsils with white stuff, spots, small, large, the causes and how to get rid of them.

Holes in Tonsils Causes

Tonsils are always considered as very important part in the oral cavity as well as the lymphatic system in the body. In the past tonsils that were troublesome were extracted at the discretion of the health care provider.
However, the recent medical studies have then proved that the tonsils are important to the body.
Tonsils protects you from certain diseases and the infections. You shouldn’t find a reason to get rid of them. However, when tonsillitis become very large such that they lead to you to experience difficulty in either eating, swallowing or even breathing they need to be gotten rid of.
Some people have holes in tonsils or crypts on the surface. When the food, not all the food is swallowed, some get stuck in the holes or the crypts. For over a period of time, significant amount of foods particles as well as other debris such as the mucus and the dead cells get collected in these crypts.
This creates a health hazard to the mouth oral cavity and the mouth. Generally, the health becomes prone to infection from a viral as well as bacterial. This occurs as warm moisture from the mouth and the throat combine with the debris decompose and then rot leading to the patients to have a bad breath.
In a very complex situation, the debris that is collected in the holes in tonsils become as hard as stones. In such a circumstance, a person ends up getting tonsillar stones or the tonsillitis. This condition of the tonsil is believed to be inherited in the family. Children as well can get holes in their tonsils due to either infection or the invasion of bacteria.
The holes in tonsils become a breeding ground for the bacteria and they tend to reproduce more owing to the warm moisture of the throat and the food particles in the holes. As food accumulates in the holes of the tonsils, they then end up as white pockets on the tonsils and throat.
There is no medical investigation that provides the exact cause of holes in the tonsils. However, all medical studies as well as discussions indicates that, holes on the surface of the tonsils have a close relation to the tonsillitis.
Here is the known causes.

1. Holes in tonsils cancer

There is scanty information that links cancer directly to the holes on the tonsils. However, the patients that have cancer on the throat and holes in tonsils, though very rare cases have been shown.  Most tonsil cancer also arises in the lining of the mouth, which may also develop in the tonsils too.
According to the medics, smoking and taking alcohol are the risk factors for the cells of the tonsils to be affected.  You can end having holes where the cells (that are dead) combine with other particles in the tonsils and mouth and then form crypts.

2. Holes in tonsils after strep throat

Are you aware that Strep throat can lead to the holes in tonsils? Strep throat is brought about by infection of bacteria called strep. The bacteria gets the throat and tonsil inflamed. In more severe cases, your throat becomes sore.
Some people are very unlucky and end up getting the white pockets on the surface of the tonsil after a mild infection of the sore throat.

3. Holes in the tonsils after mono

Mono is a severe viral infection that affects the tonsils and can lead to the holes in tonsils. If you have repeated infections of this particular virus on the tonsils, more of the pocket are more likely to develop, this is to harbor the white blood cells to fight back the viral infection. Gargling the tonsils with the salty water may be applied to resolve the problem.

4. Does smoking causes holes in the tonsils?

Smoking of cigarette and tobacco is a health hazard more especially if the tonsils are much infected.  Holes in tonsils are not directly influenced by smoking. According to health experts, cigarette smoke is said to have a lot of chemicals that tend to irritate tissues in your throat and thus such holes in your tonsils.
As a result, it is has also been noted that smoking while you have the tonsillitis, brings about the condition to much worse. The chemicals in the cigarettes forms part of the particles that are collected in the crypts thus forming huge pockets that have white patch that are normally filled with debris in the mouth. In the long run, getting rid of the holes becomes a very difficult task.
Most of the small tonsil stones do not lead to any noticeable symptoms. Even when they are very large, some tonsil stones are only discovered incidentally on the X-rays or the CT scans. Some larger tonsillitis, however, may have multiple symptoms:

• Bad breath – One of the prime indicators of a tonsil stone is much bad breath, that normally accompanies a tonsil infection. One research of patients that have a form of chronic tonsillitis applied a special test to observe if volatile sulfur compounds were contained in the patients’ breath. The presence of the foul-smelling compounds gives evidence of bad breath. The researchers found out that about 75% of the people who had abnormally very high concentrations of the compounds also had holes in tonsils. Other doctors have suggested that tonsil stones be considered in situations when the cause of bad breath is in question.

• Sore throat – When a tonsil stone and tonsillitis occur together, it can be very difficult to determine whether the pain in the throat is brought by the infection or the tonsil stone. The presence of a tonsil stone itself, though, may lead to you to feel some pain or discomfort in the area where it is lodged.

• White debris- Some tonsil stones are seen in the back of the throat as a lump of solid white material. This is not always the case. Usually they are hidden in the folds of the tonsils. In these given instances, they may only be detectable with the assistance of non-invasive scanning techniques, like the CT scans or magnetic resonance imaging.

• Difficulty swallowing- Depending on the location or even size of the tonsil stone, it can be very difficult or painful to swallow the foods or liquids.

• Ear pain- Tonsil stones might develop anywhere in the tonsil. This is due to shared nerve pathways, they may lead to a person to feel pain in the ear, even though the stone itself is not touching the ear.

• Tonsil swelling. When collected debris hardens and a tonsil stone forms, inflammation from the infection (if present) and the tonsil stone itself may cause a tonsil to swell or become larger.

Holes in Tonsils with White Stuff or Pus

Is pus able to accumulate in tonsils that have holes? If you have had an infection in the tonsils, then you might have probably noticed an accumulation of white pus within the holes of the tonsils. The holes in tonsils then get filled with mucus, deposit of the calcium, bacteria as well as food particles. Infected tonsils are white or at times yellow with a bad breath when dislodged.
If you notice that you have holes in tonsils, it is recommended that you visit a doctor for further examination. Treatment or even cure may involve use of antibiotics or rather have them surgically removed through tonsillectomy.
If you have infected tonsils or you probably suffering from the tonsillitis, then you are likely to get holes in the tonsils. You may have had white or sometimes a whitish- yellow substance that are irregularly shaped. The tonsils has inner lining (or the oral mucosa) that is very sensitive and it might be the reason why most people that have infected tonsils feel irritations.
Oral mucosa just like the skin sheds off periodically, this implies that the dead cells combines with the saliva and mucus and you end up swallowing them. Are you aware that the surface of the tonsils is characteristically marked using pits? Sometime these pits or crypts are very deep and huge enough such that they become very visible and resemble holes.
The holes in tonsils then tend to accumulate the dead cells along the lining of the tonsils including the food particles and mucus. This becomes the breeding ground for the bacteria and the reproduce even more.  The tonsils end up harboring bacteria and therefore the mouth starts to stink.

Holes in Tonsils with white Spots

If you have tonsillitis, whitish chunks on the tonsils be seen at the back of the throat and on the surface of the tonsils. Tonsils stones then appears as the pockets that are filled with debris and bacteria that forms in the tonsils crypts. Sometimes it hurt if the tonsils are much infected.
People that suffer from chronic inflammation or have the repeated cases of tonsillitis are more prone to pockets behind their tonsils that at times hurt due to swelling. Irritation on the infected tonsils can make them hurt and even bleed.

Are Holes in Tonsils Normal

Tonsils are the glands in the back of the throat that assists in the fight against infection of bacteria. This simply implies, if you have intact tonsils you are likely less to suffer from the bacterial or viral infection. The pits or crypts that are in the tonsils only collects debris from the throat and mouth and around the lining the lining of the tonsils.
In most of the cases these pits, end up solidifying thus forming hard substances on the surface of the tonsils that doesn’t hurt. Unless it is an irritated from the foreign substances such as the spiced food or smoke from the cigarette, no pain has ever been reported.
The tonsils stand guard at the back of the throat so as to protect the delicate tissues of the lungs and intestines from the foreign invaders. They are part of the ring of defenders, which includes the tonsils, adenoids, and other lymphoid tissue, encircling the back of the throat as an important line of defense.
The tonsils and adenoids are the largest during childhood; they are the front-line guardians while the bodies a better sophisticated internal immune system learns and then develops.
The tonsils are the gland-like structures in the back of the throat. You have one that is located in a pocket on each side. Tonsils are made of the tissue that have lymphocytes which are cells in the body that prevents and then fight infections.
It is believed that the tonsils play an important role in the immune system and are meant to work like nets, thus trapping incoming bacteria and the virus particles that are going through the throat.
Most medical experts agree that the tonsils often do not perform their job well. In many instances, they become more of a hindrance than a help. It may be that tonsils evolved in an environment where humans were not exposed to as many germs as we encounter today as a result of living in areas with relatively high populations.
Evidence indicates that people who have experienced their tonsils extracted are no much more likely to suffer from the bacterial or viral infections than people with intact tonsils.
If you have severe or deep infected holes in tonsils, then you are likely to get pain due to the irritations of acidic and even salty foods.

Holes in tonsils after Strep Throat

Holes in tonsils may be a good breeding ground for the viral or even bacterial infection that is causing more serious tonsil infections like the tonsils stones (tonsillitis). Most people can develop small tonsillitis that have debris trapped in them. A person should learn how he can clean and cure tonsils that have holes after a strep throat or sore throat.
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that is found in the throat and the tonsils. The throat usually gets irritated and inflamed, leading to a sudden, severe sore throat.
Strep throat is brought about by streptococcal bacteria. There are several different types of strep bacteria. Some lead to a more serious illness than others.
Although some other people are fast to think that any other painful sore throat is strep, sore throats are usually brought about by a viral infection and not the strep bacteria. A sore throat brought about by a virus may be just as painful as strep throat. But if you have cold symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, or a runny or stuffy nose, then you probably do not have strep throat.
There is little that can be done medically in order to deal with holes in tonsils. Once you overcome the gag reflex, then you can reach back and flick them out of the tonsils when you see them; or you can use a moistened Q-tip to dislodge them (one of the few approved uses of the cotton-tipped applicators)
If you get into a habit of gargling using warm water (or a weak salt water) after every meal, then you can effectively prevent most of the accumulation of the food debris.

Holes in Tonsils and Sore throat

For some other people, however, the calculi can be very bothersome, leading to a constant foreign-body sensation, a chronic low-grade sore throat, the recurrent episodes of the tonsillitis persisting beyond the childhood, or chronic bad breath.
Treating tonsil stones almost never requires any surgery, but when needed, treatment consists of either getting rid of the tonsils or removing the calculi. Troublesome large calculi that are not easily dislodged may require an ear, nose, and throat doctor to remove them.

How to Get Rid of Holes in Tonsils

The perfect treatment for a tonsil stone depends largely on the size of the tonsil and its potential to lead to discomfort or even harm. Options that are available include:

• No treatment. Many tonsil stones, especially ones that have no symptoms, require no specialized treatment.

• At-home removal. Some people choose to dislodge the tonsil stones at home with the use of picks or even swabs.

• Salt water gargles. Gargling using warm, salty water can assist to ease the discomfort of the tonsillitis that are normally accompanying tonsil stones.

• Antibiotics. Various antibiotics may be applied to treat the tonsil stones. While they may be useful for some other people, they may not correct the basic problem that is leading to the tonsillitis. Also, antibiotics may also have side effects.

• Surgical removal. When tonsil stones are very large and symptomatic, it may be important for a surgeon to get rid of them. In certain instances, a doctor may be able to do this relatively simple procedure by use of a local numbing agent. Then the patient will not require general anesthesia.

Since tonsil stones are very common in the people who have chronic holes in tonsils, the only surefire way to prevent them is with surgical removal of the tonsils. This procedure, known as a tonsillectomy, removes the tissues of the tonsils entirely, thereby eliminating the possibility of tonsillolith formation.
Unlike tonsil stone extraction, tonsillectomies are normally performed under general anesthesia. Patients who undergo the surgery have difficulty swallowing and a sore throat for at least a few days after the procedure.