Because the internet is really big and can reach everywhere, you can easily find online stuff that surprises, impresses, or grosses you out without searching too much.
Social media sites getting popular means pictures and videos can spread everywhere more than ever. So, sometimes, lots of similar stuff gets shared in waves for a while.
It’s not surprising that people like watching online videos about our bodies and all the strange, interesting things they can do. You’ve probably seen videos of popping pimples (yuck!), draining cysts (extra yuck!), and removing earwax.
But do you know about tonsil stones? I hadn’t heard of them, but when I saw a video about them, I wanted to share the info with you all, as I usually do.
I’m very curious about the human body, even though I don’t always find it pleasant to watch. But I got hooked on those viral “pimple popping” videos like many others.
However, when I found a video about removing “tonsil stones,” I wasn’t sure what it would be like.
First, let me explain what tonsil stones are. I hadn’t heard of them or seen one before. Maybe I’m the only one, or maybe you readers are also unfamiliar with them.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, tonsil stones are hard white or yellow bits that form on your tonsils. They’re not painful or dangerous and can usually be treated at home.
They happen because stuff gets stuck in the tonsil crevices, which are in your tonsils, those oval-shaped tissue flaps in the back of your throat that fight infections. This stuff can be minerals like calcium, food bits, or even bacteria and fungi.
Tonsil stones are actually pretty common, but they don’t always show symptoms. When they do, you might notice bad breath, coughing, earache, or a sore throat, among other things.
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Reports say that 3 million Americans get tonsil stones each year, but thankfully, getting rid of them is pretty easy. You can try rinsing your mouth with salt water or gently pushing them out with something like a cotton swab at home.
Plus, just coughing hard can sometimes make them come out.
Check out the video below, it has lots of views, and you can see someone taking out a tonsil stone. But be warned, it’s quite graphic!
Did you know about tonsil stones? Have you ever had one? Share your thoughts in the comments.