Can Tonsil Stones Cause Cancer Or Tonsillitis?
Tonsil stones are calcifications that form in the throat. Because they appear as soft tissue masses, they make people wonder if they may be symptoms of cancer. Others think that they may cause or will cause tonsillitis. In reality, tonsil stones have nothing to do with cancer. It is true that malignant tumors can form in the throat. The tonsils are a hub of blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves and muscles – all potential sites of abnormal cell growth. However tonsil debris is a completely different matter (literally). Stones in the tonsils are calcifications – calcium salts originating from a combination of bacteria, excess saliva and dead blood cells. Some say they may also contain leftover food particles. If these calcifications are indicative of anything, it may be a sign of possible bad breath or a predisposition to tonsillitis. Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils – quite a different problem but having one may make it likelier to have the other. It is therefore important to kee
