How do throat stones occur?

The throat is an important part of the human body and a gateway between the body and the outside world. Therefore, the health of the throat is directly related to the health of the body. Diseases in the throat will inevitably lead to diseases in the body. Because a large amount of food passes through the throat, it is easy for food to accumulate in the throat, which may cause diseases such as stones in the long run. Let’s take a look at how throat stones are formed.

It often occurs in the crypts on the tonsils, which are blocked for a long time and the secretions are not drained smoothly, resulting in the accumulation of cheesy substances, causing insoluble inorganic salts such as calcium and magnesium to deposit and form stones. The core may be a small foreign body, desquamated epithelial cells or bacteria. Stones often occur around ciliated hyphae.

Age factors, bacterial infection and drug factors.

1. Bacterial infection: Food residues can easily lead to bacteria. Under the action of bacteria, they will slowly rot, harden and form stones.

2. Drug factors: Prescription drugs such as high blood pressure medications, painkillers and antidepressants can also cause tonsil stones. This is because a side effect of these drugs is a dry mouth, which means the tonsils don't have enough saliva to wash away food and bacteria. Tonsil stones form when lumps of calcified food, mucus, and bacteria become lodged in the pits of the tonsils.

3. Age: Adults’ tonsils are larger and have a more uneven surface. As your tonsils grow, these "pits" become larger, making it easier for food to become trapped inside and form stones.

prevention

1. Pay attention to proper rest, avoid excessive fatigue, combine work and rest, and get a good rest, which is conducive to recovery from fatigue; increasing exercise can enhance physical strength and disease resistance. The combination of the two can lead to better recovery.

2. Pay attention to a light diet to prevent colds. It is recommended to quit smoking and drinking, drink more water and pay attention to maintenance.