OK OK, I know it sounds just WRONG, but sometimes when I have a cold I get really bad breath and these little yellowish "balls" in the back of my throat. I try to pcik them out with a Q Tip because they stink! What are they? and How can I get rid of them? SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE.
2006-11-07 13:51:52 · 9 answers · asked by irishjenn79 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Those are called tonsil stones. I also get them. Brushing your tongue very well can help prevent them. They can be formed by the bacteria on your tongue. They are very hard, so plucking them out with a q-tip won't hurt you. It may make your throat a little sore, though! It will give your breath a little pick me up if you take 'em out. :)
2006-11-07 14:07:53 · answer #1 · answered by HB 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, I had to laugh at your question but I see it's authentic and serious. I have to agree with "I love Bacon" in that you need to find another dr who has . . been to medical school. That's not an answer I would be happy with ("never heard of anything like this before"). So what are you supposed to do about it? He is a doctor, he should refer you or whatever. I would try maybe an ear, nose and throat specialist. Don't go back to that md, he's a moron. I'm sorry for laughing. It was more of a giggle. I needed it. Had a rough day. Feel better! I'll pray for you.
2016-05-22 09:34:06 · answer #2 · answered by Amy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tonsil Stones: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonsillolith
2006-11-07 14:13:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like strep throat (caused by streptococcus).
If you really need to get rid of them, see a doctor and they can put you on antibiotics.
2006-11-07 13:59:54 · answer #4 · answered by The ~Muffin~ Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're probably little wads of mouth bacteria, mucus, dead skin, and whatever else is in your mouth. You may not be able to do much about them, but I would drink lots and lots of fluids so your gunky headcold mucus is nice and thin and doesn't get stuck in your throat.
2006-11-07 13:57:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is in fact mucous. most likely you are having post nasal drainage. try taking fenugreek an herb for sinuses, get it at your health food store. good luck
not strep not an infection these people don't know what they are talking about. perfectly safe to pick them out, in fact better to get them out so they don't cause infection.
2006-11-07 14:01:05 · answer #6 · answered by Honey pot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAHAHA!! sorry, when I read the question my mind went straight to the gutter...seriously though, you probably have a serious infection, DO NOT pick at them, and see a dr. for antibiotics.
2006-11-07 14:00:25 · answer #7 · answered by chelle 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't poke them it is an infection, those yellow balls are full of puss. It could be a case of strep, or bronchitus.
2006-11-07 13:55:19 · answer #8 · answered by answers35793 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
eeeewwwwww...
2006-11-07 14:00:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋