I keep getting tonsil stones... do I need my tonsils removed?!

Question: I keep getting tonsil stones... do I need my tonsils removed?

Hi all. I am a 20 year old male (21 in 2 weeks) and for the past 6 months of my life I have become extremely frustrated with these tonsil stones I am getting, or what I now know to be called tonsilloliths. I get them pretty much every 2 or 3 days over the last 6 months in the exact same tonsil (my right one) and in the exact same place.They are also always the exact same size.

They are basically small balls (about 2/3 the size of a pea) and the foulest smelling things I have smelt in my life. They make my breath smell absolutely disgusting to the extent I cant look at people or half to cover my mouth when i speak. I squeeze them out every 2 or 3 days with a cotton bud but they just keep coming back.

These tonsil stones do not affect my health or make me feel unwell, but do you think it warrants the removal of my tonsils. I'm just after an outsiders opinion.

Thanks.

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Yes you should get them removed. I am 35 and had mine removed at 27. I have to warn you it's a bit more painful when you get it done as an adult, but after about a week you should feel a lot better.

Yeah, I think you do..
I got mine out when I was 9 and my adenoids, it was awesome after the operation as you get to eat a lot of ice cream and candy! You need to go to your doctor or your local hospital. It's not fun having this as it gets very painful and red. (:

I have experienced this. :D

yes you do need to have a small operation to remove your tonsil stone.

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I keep getting tonsil stones... do I need my tonsils removed?!

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