Given the overwhelming size and outrageous global reach of the internet, one never has to look too far to find online content that shocks, stuns, amazes or disgusts.
The emergence of social media platforms has enabled the sharing of photos and videos globally like never before. Consequently, trends occasionally arise where waves of similar content appear during a specific timeframe.
It likely should not be surprising that content related to our bodies – along with all the peculiar, remarkable, and intriguing things it can do – has gained significant popularity online. You are probably quite familiar with videos featuring pimple popping (unpleasant!), cyst draining (even more unpleasant!), and earwax removal.
However, have you ever encountered tonsil stones? I had not, at least until I stumbled upon a video discussing the topic, which prompted me to do what I do best… share this information with you wonderful readers…
I must confess to possessing a strong curiosity regarding all matters pertaining to the human body. While I do not necessarily find them pleasant to observe, the viral phenomenon of the so-called “pimple popping” videos captivated me like a fish on a hook.
That being said, when I discovered a related video about the extraction of “tonsil stones,” I was uncertain about what to anticipate.
To start, I should probably explain what tonsil stones actually are. I had never heard of them before, let alone seen one. Perhaps I am alone in this regard; maybe all of you readers are well-acquainted with them. On the other hand, perhaps not…
According to the Mayo Clinic, tonsil stones are hard white or yellow formations that develop on the tonsils. They are neither painful nor harmful and can typically be managed with home remedies.
The primary causes of tonsil stones are trapped materials and debris within the tonsillar crypts, which are located in the – yes, you guessed it – tonsils, those oval-shaped, infection-fighting tissues situated at the back of your throat. This can encompass minerals, such as calcium, food particles or debris, or even bacteria and fungi.
Now, tonsil stones are more prevalent than one might assume, although they do not always produce symptoms. When they do, the symptoms may include bad breath, a cough, earache, and a sore throat.
According to various reports, approximately 3 million Americans experience tonsil stones annually; however, the removal process is relatively straightforward and uncomplicated. In fact, several home remedies, such as gargling with salt water and utilizing a gentle tool – like a cotton swab – can effectively dislodge them.
Moreover, a forceful cough can also help to loosen the stones and bring them to the surface.
In the video below (which has garnered a significant number of views), we can observe an individual engaged in the removal of a tonsil stone. Warning! The content is quite graphic!
Were you aware of the existence of tonsil stones? Have you ever encountered one yourself? Please share your experiences in the comments.
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