What Are Tonsil Stones? | Gross Science

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If you’ve got white lumps in your throat, they could be tonsil stones or “tonsilloliths.” (They're super gross, and really common.)
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  • @BinkieMcFartnuggets
    @BinkieMcFartnuggets8 жыл бұрын

    They're basically the complete opposite of breath mints.

  • @Jazzer26

    @Jazzer26

    8 жыл бұрын

    Give this guy a celebration *slow claps*

  • @alexl5660

    @alexl5660

    8 жыл бұрын

    They are so nasty. Diet can change it..

  • @Liizziee

    @Liizziee

    8 жыл бұрын

    You deserve an award. *Claps*

  • @dankiote

    @dankiote

    8 жыл бұрын

    +BinkieMcFartnuggets hi guys, the best results that i've ever had was by following the Simons Stone Stopper (i found it on google) definately the no.1 treatment that I have ever tried.

  • @seasmokeshand363

    @seasmokeshand363

    8 жыл бұрын

    EEEE

  • @Bethintx1
    @Bethintx19 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know what they were! I had them before. When I was younger, I thought they were little bits of bread dough from eating with my mouth open while having sinus problems and allergies.

  • @cool5.040

    @cool5.040

    9 жыл бұрын

    Have you got your tonsils removed?

  • @Bethintx1

    @Bethintx1

    9 жыл бұрын

    +beast 300 No, but I had tonsillitis at least twice.

  • @LechonLou

    @LechonLou

    8 жыл бұрын

    How did you treat it?

  • @Bethintx1

    @Bethintx1

    8 жыл бұрын

    allergy meds! prevent sinus drainage and the irritation that goes with it.

  • @Leeexis

    @Leeexis

    4 жыл бұрын

    I used to think it was pieced of bread too lol

  • @martyfreeman2095
    @martyfreeman20956 жыл бұрын

    For me, Tonsil Stones were caused by chronic mild dehydration. Drink a healthy amount of water daily and they will go away and never return. I had them decades before I realized this and tried most of the remedies described below with no success. Started drinking more water and haven't had tonsil stones for more than 10 years. Thanks Anna for posting this video!

  • @valdezsatx
    @valdezsatx2 жыл бұрын

    I had my tonsils removed mainly for this reason in 2020. Three weeks of pain for the reward of never having breath like that again. Worth it.

  • @JamieKarek
    @JamieKarek9 жыл бұрын

    The most disturbing part was the sound the bacteria made when it was munching on the tonsil stone.

  • @braddyhyperchavz2335

    @braddyhyperchavz2335

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yum!😂

  • @Torantes

    @Torantes

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ew 🤢

  • @caroldean7710

    @caroldean7710

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dr. Aloha has the permanent cure to all kinds of diseases and STD. kzread.info/dron/_YFEEZEr1BxGkNg1d4vqww.html 🧡🇺🇸💜

  • @scoobydoop5257
    @scoobydoop52579 жыл бұрын

    I call them throat pearls, and I string them together to make necklaces for my girlfriend for her birthday.

  • @Akwatypus

    @Akwatypus

    9 жыл бұрын

    .....Oh my goodness. You win.

  • @mathieuleader8601

    @mathieuleader8601

    9 жыл бұрын

    Scooby Doop Zoidberg

  • @michaeltariga5285

    @michaeltariga5285

    9 жыл бұрын

    Scooby Doop holy shit alright that is damn... damn.

  • @sinfulldreamer

    @sinfulldreamer

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Scooby Doop Well...that's enough of the KZread comment section for me. **Tosses computer out of window**

  • @professorcottonlilly4853

    @professorcottonlilly4853

    8 жыл бұрын

    that's disgusting

  • @lavapix
    @lavapix9 жыл бұрын

    Taking gross to the next level....Sharing tonsil stones with others.

  • @20cashdotxyz76

    @20cashdotxyz76

    6 жыл бұрын

    If you want the best method for getting rid of tonsil stones then go here now: TonsilGone.info

  • @zoesemour7775

    @zoesemour7775

    6 жыл бұрын

    If you is interested in cures for tonsil stones the greatest results that ive had was by following the Simons Stone Stopper (just google it) without a doubt the most incredible treatment that I've followed.

  • @stizan9185

    @stizan9185

    6 жыл бұрын

    Excuse me for chiming in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you heard about - Parlandealey Mouth Cure Process (probably on Google)? It is a great exclusive product for learning how to cure tonsil stones without the headache. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my friend at very last got astronomical success with it.

  • @ghostdjboy

    @ghostdjboy

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey everyone, the greatest success that ive ever had was by following the Simons Stone Stopper (just google it) without a doubt the no.1 resource that I have ever followed.

  • @houssembenmalek5923

    @houssembenmalek5923

    6 жыл бұрын

    There are several components to tonsil stones treatment. One plan I found that successfully combines these is the Simons Stone Stopper (google it if you're interested) definately the no.1 treatment that I've heard of.Check out all the awesome information .

  • @Michael-tf7hw
    @Michael-tf7hw3 жыл бұрын

    Bro I got so worried, I thought I was growing teeth 😂 😂

  • @kevinescobar447

    @kevinescobar447

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @jaymarkantonio9395
    @jaymarkantonio93957 жыл бұрын

    smell is so disgusting

  • @153lies

    @153lies

    7 жыл бұрын

    jaymark antonio yeah its obviously rotten food

  • @breaddrownedinhoney7187

    @breaddrownedinhoney7187

    7 жыл бұрын

    jaymark antonio Ikr

  • @yansami9903

    @yansami9903

    7 жыл бұрын

    jaymark antonio True.

  • @vannesaaaaa

    @vannesaaaaa

    6 жыл бұрын

    jaymark antonio ikrr

  • @lucii2122

    @lucii2122

    6 жыл бұрын

    jaymark antonio disgusting right

  • @riyamarya
    @riyamarya7 жыл бұрын

    That footage was not revolting I pull those little shits out of my mouth every day IM STILL ALIVE YAY

  • @gerito2348

    @gerito2348

    7 жыл бұрын

    OMGginny OH MY GOODNESS

  • @riyamarya

    @riyamarya

    7 жыл бұрын

    IM SO F SHOOK 24/7 hahaha

  • @user-gg6do1zp7k

    @user-gg6do1zp7k

    7 жыл бұрын

    i crush them with my fingers and smell them. omg i feel so gross

  • @lexielinfield

    @lexielinfield

    6 жыл бұрын

    NoJamsHere lol same

  • @RiyaLyn

    @RiyaLyn

    6 жыл бұрын

    NoJamsHere same 😭😭😭

  • @niomiemchugh6638
    @niomiemchugh66388 жыл бұрын

    it's like I can feel them right now

  • @Steephsis

    @Steephsis

    4 жыл бұрын

    I can feel them right now but that’s not because of his video that’s because I my tonsils are really hard but my gag reflex is so goddamn oversensitive so I can’t really do anything about it I guess gurgling that saltwater is the only solution…

  • @daniellemunyalo2464

    @daniellemunyalo2464

    4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Video! Excuse me for chiming in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you considered - Parlandealey Mouth Cure Process (probably on Google)? It is an awesome exclusive guide for learning how to cure tonsil stones without the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my work buddy finally got excellent success with it.

  • @mauronicolascanseco1643

    @mauronicolascanseco1643

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Video! Sorry for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you tried - Parlandealey Mouth Cure Process (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a smashing one off guide for learning how to cure tonsil stones without the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my friend got cool success with it.

  • @Marco-ft7oe
    @Marco-ft7oe6 жыл бұрын

    I had these pretty bad. I use to pluck them out daily. I finally just got my tonsils removed.

  • @doink3570

    @doink3570

    3 жыл бұрын

    ????

  • @elecktra2020

    @elecktra2020

    2 жыл бұрын

    What did they smell like? Did the bad breath stink a whole room? I want to remove them but I want to know if it helped you after removing your tonsils

  • @oggeesy6634

    @oggeesy6634

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@elecktra2020 what do you mean ofcourse it helped tonsil stones grow in the tonsil if you remove the tonsil they can't grow anymore lmao

  • @nikolacola6444
    @nikolacola64448 жыл бұрын

    Can tonsils stone feel like you have something stuck in your throat?

  • @lonetardigrade

    @lonetardigrade

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ciro Castle Yes.

  • @mina7422

    @mina7422

    8 жыл бұрын

    it can be yes

  • @allisonp3951

    @allisonp3951

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ciro Castle it did for me, i actually just removed one like 10 minutes ago bc my doctor told me about it and that why im here.. but like now my throat feels empty

  • @NekoPink

    @NekoPink

    7 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes,

  • @GangGreen80

    @GangGreen80

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yup

  • @horizon241
    @horizon2419 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video--it has actually given me some peace of mind. I occasionally get tonsil stones because of multiple bouts of strep throat during my childhood. I came to similar conclusions about what causes them but it is good to hear that this is a common thing and not something I should be overly concerned with. Keep up the great work!

  • @sunset5907
    @sunset59076 жыл бұрын

    My sister had the tonsil stones situation sooo bad, they had to be removed. Now she’s living a better life ^^

  • @grossscienceshow
    @grossscienceshow9 жыл бұрын

    For those of you curious about tonsil stones in adenoids--yup, they seem to be a thing! However, apparently less common. Here's a paper on it (though please note, this is another very small study): www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17372553

  • @vociferonheraldofthewinter2284

    @vociferonheraldofthewinter2284

    9 жыл бұрын

    Gross Science My mother's dealt with these her whole life. About once a week she has to clean them out. It's horrible. She gags terribly the entire time. But it has to be done. She probably just needs the darn things out, but she's pushing 70 and not about to have surgery on *anything* at this point.

  • @towhidislam8281

    @towhidislam8281

    9 жыл бұрын

    Gross Science I like this video.this video very helpful for us.after watching this video i could understand how i will get rid from at home. I have very benefited for this post by Elumpa Tonsil Remedy Alchemist. and everybody can watching this post i think you should be benefited also.

  • @mitukhatun536

    @mitukhatun536

    9 жыл бұрын

    Gross Science Tonsil stone is very painful...I get rid of corbandy tonsil treatment crusher from google..

  • @walidalili6111

    @walidalili6111

    9 жыл бұрын

    +Gross Science Appreciate video content! Apologies for butting in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Patlarny Pure Tonsils Principle (do a search on google)? It is a good one off guide for Curing Tonsil Stones without the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my friend at very last got great results with it.

  • @jeevanneupane1495

    @jeevanneupane1495

    9 жыл бұрын

    +Gross Science Kudos for the Video! Sorry for chiming in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you researched - Patlarny Pure Tonsils Principle (should be on google have a look)? It is a good exclusive guide for Curing Tonsil Stones minus the hard work. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate at last got amazing results with it.

  • @erikziak1249
    @erikziak12499 жыл бұрын

    So these are what I have be coughing out occasionally. They smelled like condensed bad breath or mouth smell and were shaped like tiny "brains", with wrinkled surface. Funny that they were soft, easy to squish between fingers, I would never called them "stones". The more you know.... :-)

  • @basictears1073

    @basictears1073

    6 жыл бұрын

    Erik Žiak that's what I got a minute ago lmao they're so squishy and they smell horrible

  • @josef.torrealba6992

    @josef.torrealba6992

    4 жыл бұрын

    hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to discover how to treat tonsil stone try Stone treater genie (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my brother in law got excellent success with it.

  • @jmoney7289

    @jmoney7289

    4 жыл бұрын

    Erik Žiak wait I always thought that was just food from my throat mine are always tiny to small never bigger than a rice

  • @Bonobanos

    @Bonobanos

    4 жыл бұрын

    if u let em dry they harden

  • @romcomgod18

    @romcomgod18

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bro when u squeeze them or at least have it on your finger. The smells remains on your finger the whole day

  • @ruthlessluder
    @ruthlessluder3 жыл бұрын

    What works for me is these little syringes you can buy from Amazon. I load them up with water and aim at the fold behind the tonsil. Usually I know I have tonsil stones when I wake up in the morning and my mouth feels disgusting. What a relief to actually get one of them out. I like to then squeeze them and sniff them knowing that crap isn't inside my mouth anymore.

  • @Duh_Weekdae
    @Duh_Weekdae6 жыл бұрын

    I feel like I learn way more from this channel rather than my science classes... anyway great job! Keep the videos coming.

  • @sxybeest52
    @sxybeest529 жыл бұрын

    Okay so I've definitely coughed these up a few times in my life and I never had any idea what they were and was never worried about it since they didn't cause any issues and I've never had tonsillitis. But now I know what they are! So glad I stumbled upon this video!

  • @MasonMERCS
    @MasonMERCS9 жыл бұрын

    I had to deal with tonsillitis for years, constant pain and sore throat. When it would escalate I would get fevers and get really sick...I finally had my tonsils removed in March of this year, and I feel like a new man. As soon as I woke up from the surgery I could breathe, not only that I talk and sing clearer! Getting them removed was the best thing I could have done.

  • @lucasoliver4005

    @lucasoliver4005

    Жыл бұрын

    After a life time of diagnosed with Bad breath, I got cured with the help of Dr Eddymon remedy whom I met on KZread. It was wonderful taking his herbs as there was improvement during the process which I felt and after taking his herbal dosage I was completely cured and till now I'm free..glad to share this and you can get his herbs on too.kzread.info/dron/EhIBgayWSeOLjfJxsi_-Og.html

  • @HaniSantosa
    @HaniSantosa8 жыл бұрын

    Oh thank you. Finally I know what those are. I often have those, usually when I am not very healthy (like having a cold). Sometimes they hurt my throat, and it is very satisfying to see them come out.

  • @chubbyninja842
    @chubbyninja8429 жыл бұрын

    I've actually had tonsil stones a few times. The first time I had absolutely no idea what was going on. I was actually at an amusement park with friends riding a go-cart when I started feeling these little lumps in the back of my mouth. Apparently my tonsils were ejecting the stones right at that moment. As I worked my tongue around to help pop them out, I started spitting out these stinky little nuggets that were about 1 - 3mm in size. Once I got them all worked out I didn't have them again for years. The next time I saw them the stones I got were BIG! Maybe a full centimeter in size. I used a dental cleaning pick and looked in the mirror to scrape them out. I think I may have had 2 or 3 more since then, but it's very rare at this point. More than anything it's just really confusing the first time you get them if you don't already know what they are or where they come from.

  • @thebrainscoop
    @thebrainscoop9 жыл бұрын

    D: ^^^ that's my face throughout the entire duration of your videos. Love them, Anna! This one was especially BLAAARGH

  • @grossscienceshow

    @grossscienceshow

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** Oh man, thanks so much, Emily! And yeah, this video even grossed ME out. I think the technical term to describe it is "barfplex."

  • @HatesRacists
    @HatesRacists9 жыл бұрын

    I use a water bottle with a squirt top and blast them out on the cheap.

  • @lucylucy9413

    @lucylucy9413

    3 жыл бұрын

    This tip needs more likes

  • @ryuseioshiro8454

    @ryuseioshiro8454

    3 жыл бұрын

    this is smart

  • @adrienneshonio2366
    @adrienneshonio23669 жыл бұрын

    I was actually relieved to see this video on Facebook! I have large tonsils, so I've been dealing with tonsil stones for years, but was never worried enough to look into it. I can say that as a smoker, smoking does NOT help this problem! Every time I try to quit smoking, my stones are smaller and occur less frequently.

  • @austen_frye
    @austen_frye8 жыл бұрын

    I've been coughing up yellow pale objects, is it the same thing

  • @St4yxxfr3sh

    @St4yxxfr3sh

    7 жыл бұрын

    Austen Frye yes I'm removing mine when I get home

  • @alphahandy2021

    @alphahandy2021

    7 жыл бұрын

    yup. pretty much

  • @snowflake09161

    @snowflake09161

    7 жыл бұрын

    Same! I've been wondering what they were

  • @boiledcabbages9167

    @boiledcabbages9167

    7 жыл бұрын

    Me too 😕

  • @toomuchsauce2683

    @toomuchsauce2683

    7 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried spelling it lol

  • @TruckieLuckie23
    @TruckieLuckie236 жыл бұрын

    Thinks to self “ huh I never felt or heard of them....” *runs to mirror to check and scared that they might die”

  • @joshuarosen6242
    @joshuarosen62427 жыл бұрын

    I always wondered what these were. I used to get very small ones when I was a child but they stopped in my early teens and I've never had them since. I noticed that they smelt rather unpleasant so I'm not sorry they went away.

  • @angiekalas-caldwell8825
    @angiekalas-caldwell88258 жыл бұрын

    For as far back as i can remember i've had constant bouts of tonsilitis. I noticed that i had these nasty buggers around a year ago now. Besides often suffering from sore throats and not-always-so-pleasant breath, it's extremely entertaining to watch them pop right out of their cozy little cot. Not only do I find that fun, but it's also relieving, as I'm sure you could imagine. gross, but totally worth it.

  • @jessicatommassello2276

    @jessicatommassello2276

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea it's like the satisfaction people get from popping pimples and stuff. I'm considering pursuing surgery to be rid of them forever, but I will miss jamming my finger in there and coming out with a wad of stinky pearls.

  • @lucasoliver4005

    @lucasoliver4005

    Жыл бұрын

    After a life time of diagnosed with Bad breath, I got cured with the help of Dr Eddymon remedy whom I met on KZread. It was wonderful taking his herbs as there was improvement during the process which I felt and after taking his herbal dosage I was completely cured and till now I'm free..glad to share this and you can get his herbs on too.kzread.info/dron/EhIBgayWSeOLjfJxsi_-Og.html

  • @inshaallah608
    @inshaallah6084 жыл бұрын

    Im starting to support all of your videos ,im looking forward to watching it again so keep uploading dear , it will help me increasing both my English and my knowledge about gross things😉

  • @JosePerez-rt1kb

    @JosePerez-rt1kb

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else trying to find out how to get rid of tonsil stones permanently try Ceeyarley Tonsil Predicament (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my colleague got excellent results with it.

  • @Veravanwhoop
    @Veravanwhoop9 жыл бұрын

    Had a lot of these growing up. Finally had my tonsils out at age 25 due to frequent sore throats. I do not recommend getting your tonsils out as an adult!

  • @princsszthly09

    @princsszthly09

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why not 😱😱

  • @deannanovak6289

    @deannanovak6289

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@princsszthly09 The recovery is very painful. It took me almost a year to heal. I guess if you can stand the pain, it's okay.

  • @dianekimball2558
    @dianekimball25589 жыл бұрын

    I just watched this video twice and found it simple and fascinating. I'm surprised I haven't hear of this before. I wonder how many others aren't aware of this, because like you said the smell of some peoples' breath is unbearable! One friend would cover her own mouth every time it was her turn to talk and she told me that she was aware of her bad breath, but had tried everything and couldn't make it better. Why don't dentists and hygienists regularly put out information in this regard. Again, you are correct when you say, "Nobody wants to talk about this," but we need to! Thanks!

  • @TheArcadeLink
    @TheArcadeLink7 жыл бұрын

    I had problems with these too when I was younger- but I also had recurring tonsillitis, but the rate wasn't consistent enough for doctors to remove them until I was around 15 or 16 years old. Even then they were reluctant.

  • @samuelsnom7616
    @samuelsnom76168 жыл бұрын

    I get these, they are so uncomfortable. For me gargling salty water doesnt work, but coughing them out does

  • @jessicatommassello2276

    @jessicatommassello2276

    2 жыл бұрын

    If I suck with the back of my throat with my mouth closed I'll get some sometimes, coughing has never helped with mine I think they're really deep in there.

  • @leetrisk
    @leetrisk5 жыл бұрын

    today i literally sneezed hard and felt 'food' come up into my mouth, i spat it out instantly and looked at it, it looked like a tiny cauliflower or something like that, i googled it and it turned out to be one of these, it was gross and about half a centimeter in diameter

  • @Lucifer-vc2uy
    @Lucifer-vc2uy8 жыл бұрын

    when i first had tonsil stones i thought that i had just coughed up bug larvae

  • @sandrag330

    @sandrag330

    3 жыл бұрын

    Eww yes they might as well be called that. They smell and look like 1🤮

  • @mrsf6868
    @mrsf68687 жыл бұрын

    Why do I love this channel so much?! Lol! Looks like I'm not the only one though

  • @karnage3809
    @karnage38097 жыл бұрын

    I literally never know what these are called or how to remove them properly until today... thank you!

  • @wildstingray4463
    @wildstingray44639 жыл бұрын

    If you have a sore throat, make sure to look all around your throat and tonsils for these. It's quite disgusting, but if you see one, get it out. One time I had an extremely sore throat. I looked in the folds of my tonsils only to find a huge tonsil stone. I took it out and my sore throat immediately felt better.

  • @alessadolan5718
    @alessadolan57182 жыл бұрын

    I think my friend has this, i smell her breath when she stand 20 centimeter in front of me.. today i had to work with her and i couldn’t even concentrate. It was so bad i almost cried, i hope she knows this 😭

  • @ominusomega7803
    @ominusomega78034 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes thay can just pop out themselves and get stuck in your throat while being "unswallowable", so you end up coughing them up. They could also be relatively large and have multiples pop out at the same time. (Once I had 2 comeout at the same time, prompting me to check with my doctor and finally have a tonsilectomy)

  • @mixiekins
    @mixiekins7 жыл бұрын

    I suppose that some people might not know they have tonsil stones because I for one have been getting them for longer than I can remember, and always thought they were just large chunks of peanuts that got stuck in my throat. What lead to figuring out what was actually happening is that it occurred to me that I'd get them even when I hadn't had any peanuts for quite some time. I bet there would be more accurate consensus if this was more common knowledge.

  • @joanvanwassenhove-paetzold9087
    @joanvanwassenhove-paetzold90879 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gerrrd, Anna Banana! I totally have had these for YEARS! When I first noticed them in my early 20s, I went to the doctor to see what they were, and of course while I was in the exam room, waiting for the doctor to come in, I coughed- and of course the thing popped out. In my surprise, i swallowed it, leaving me with no proof to show the doctor! My sister and I now call any slightly ill-timed event "swallowing the evidence".

  • @grossscienceshow

    @grossscienceshow

    9 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha! I'm gonna use that. Also, come visit!

  • @cocabutter3241

    @cocabutter3241

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Gross Science how do you take them out

  • @piousmutilator4513

    @piousmutilator4513

    6 жыл бұрын

    😵

  • @EhCloserLook
    @EhCloserLook3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve had tonsil stones before. This video was actually REALLY helpful to me b/c before just now I wasn’t what those little white masses were that I would cough up once in a blue moon. (BTW, that shot of the removed tonsils was very disturbing.)

  • @sammosaurusrex
    @sammosaurusrex3 жыл бұрын

    i didn’t know I needed this series

  • @LucasDaRonco
    @LucasDaRonco2 жыл бұрын

    I have a couple of crypts in my tonsils, so sometimes these stones form. When they do, they bother. So I gran a cotton swab and gently press against the edge of the crypt. The stones easily come out. As it isn't very frequent, I'm not really bothered by it.

  • @JasperThinks
    @JasperThinks9 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I spend the whole day trying to get them out with my tongue.

  • @caesar8683

    @caesar8683

    3 жыл бұрын

    What on earth... how long is your tongue?

  • @JasperThinks

    @JasperThinks

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@caesar8683

  • @tonyhamilton7785

    @tonyhamilton7785

    3 жыл бұрын

    Breath smellin' like ass 24 hours a day

  • @preciousmulenga8550

    @preciousmulenga8550

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do they eventually come out

  • @elecktra2020

    @elecktra2020

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tonyhamilton7785 did you remove your tonsils? Did the problem of dad breath disappeared?

  • @catdadproblems
    @catdadproblems9 жыл бұрын

    Tonsil stones??? Well, I learned something today. :)

  • @sunbingfa4872
    @sunbingfa48725 жыл бұрын

    I saw it somewhere saying that if you have a really bad smelly sneeze, which sometimes I have, it could be due to small tonsil stones that will only come out in a sneeze. In case when I had it, it only made the sneeze particularly bad, and right after the sneeze my breath will be ok. Not sure if it is really tonsil stone though. I never saw it.

  • @bethrizzo7822
    @bethrizzo78228 жыл бұрын

    After years of off/on infections and unremitting tonsil stones, I had my tonsils removed at the age of 46. It was NOT a pleasant recovery, but I am so happy to be tonsil and tonsil-stone free!

  • @TheiLame

    @TheiLame

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Beth Rizzo did the tonsil stones triggered the infection? i wonder

  • @bethrizzo7822

    @bethrizzo7822

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TheiLame No I don't think the stones actually caused infections. But, I think they weakened the tonsils by keeping them inflamed and filled with the bacteria of the tonsil stones constantly imbedded in them. I think if you pick a lot at the tonsil stones with whatever implements (toothpick, q-tip, whatever you use) you can definitely invite infection and cause issues.

  • @BeepDerpify
    @BeepDerpify9 жыл бұрын

    Next video: What Are Kidney Stones?

  • @KattWuzHeer

    @KattWuzHeer

    9 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @BeepDerpify

    @BeepDerpify

    9 жыл бұрын

    Ayanna Rodriguez I WAS JOKING!!! NO!!!

  • @IAMNOTANGEL0123

    @IAMNOTANGEL0123

    9 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @dlowery51

    @dlowery51

    9 жыл бұрын

    BeepDerpify If you need a new kidney then please let me know. I have been looking for a good reason to carve one of mine off for some time.

  • @gandalfthegrey2171

    @gandalfthegrey2171

    7 жыл бұрын

    Once when I was dissecting a kidney I found a huge one inside. Best. day. of. school. ever.

  • @ChrissehCat
    @ChrissehCat6 жыл бұрын

    Ugh I've had a nasty case of them lately. I've had them all my life, though I didn't know what they were until recently.

  • @ariannasilva4462
    @ariannasilva44627 жыл бұрын

    What can I do to get rid of them? Seriously I have had one for three days and I have gargled, pushed with a q-tip, and my finger. Please help!

  • @fierceflyer120
    @fierceflyer1205 жыл бұрын

    I am addicted, to all your interesting videos

  • @pxsionx9285
    @pxsionx92854 жыл бұрын

    I thot they where peanuts when I was younger 🤣

  • @auxometer
    @auxometer5 жыл бұрын

    I used to sneeze them out. Always in English class

  • @brizcit7923

    @brizcit7923

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your disgusting

  • @dave70a
    @dave70a6 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! I occasionally have these. About once a month one will purge itself with a cough. Unfortunately I have cavernous tonsils.

  • @sofiannoula
    @sofiannoula9 жыл бұрын

    thanx for that! great job.. im a soprano singer and its realy uncomfortable when they come out in case of a high note or sth like that which requires a quick breathe out.... surgery is very dangerous for singers so... u live with it

  • @hailey-ks7mg
    @hailey-ks7mg6 жыл бұрын

    There's all these people with stock photos for profiles talking about this 'kuzu amazing guide' lol

  • @PMabq
    @PMabq8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this really informative video. I've had these a lot because I have large tonsils and I get a lot of sore throats and occasional strep. I was always told that doctors are reluctant to remove tonsils from adults because of a greater danger of blood loss and clots slipping free, so I guess I'll just have to live with these nasty nuggets of grossness. But at least I know what they are now!

  • @PMabq

    @PMabq

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Eleonore Leopardi I wouldn't try an herbal remedy unless I grew and picked the herbs myself. There is entirely too much quackery and deceit in herbal and homeopathic "medicine."

  • @sshum00
    @sshum006 жыл бұрын

    Why do I keep coming back to this channel. WHYYY!!

  • @lauracoteDIY
    @lauracoteDIY2 жыл бұрын

    Ha forgot I had these. Tonsils were removed and haven’t thought about these since!

  • @madelynalbert2353

    @madelynalbert2353

    2 жыл бұрын

    Contact Dr. Odion the herbal doctor for herbal treatment if you are suffering from Tonsillitis or other infections because he has the herbal treatment for all kinds of infections/diseases. kzread.info/dron/LJPudFNpftjjnmFkkPGt7g.html

  • @aomine6817
    @aomine68175 жыл бұрын

    I had a pretty bad one this morning stuck on my tossil, I sometimes cough them out but I didn't know what the hell were those, I thought they were coming from the stomach because they stink like death's buttcrack 🤮. the thought of tonsillectomy is scary though :(

  • @benjo40525
    @benjo405255 жыл бұрын

    I sometimes cough up them maybe a few months or every year or so

  • @meganstanic8410
    @meganstanic84107 жыл бұрын

    I bookmarked this for future reference, it goes hand in hand with what Dybelle Nisere has to say. I searched for her on google after following Katrina’s advice.

  • @autobotrock4789
    @autobotrock47897 жыл бұрын

    Does it occur in a pimple like form? I occasionally get them in the back of my mouth but they're never hard. I always assumed they were like an abscess.

  • @NatetheNerdy
    @NatetheNerdy9 жыл бұрын

    My best idea as to why these seem so gross is because anyone can have one. Most of this show is stuff happening in specific parts of the world, away from where you live. But this is something that doesn't care about race, gender, or location. As long as you have tonsils, it can affect you, so your mind thinks there's a better chance it can happen to you and thus is more grossed out. I also think this is why I can watch a horror movie with someone getting cut into two without batting an eye, but cringe whenever I see someone poke their eye, because the second one has a better chance of happening to me.

  • @grossscienceshow

    @grossscienceshow

    9 жыл бұрын

    NatetheNerdy I like that theory! That fact that these hit so close to home is definitely part of it for me.

  • @evanrozsa
    @evanrozsa8 жыл бұрын

    I have tonsil stone and they suck. Makes my breath smell awful and they can be super hard to remove. I usually just use my fingers for removal.

  • @jamesblack993

    @jamesblack993

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Evan Rozsa Depends on where you have them, if in front within your reach I recommend using toothpick but gently. Did the job well for me at least. But if you can remove your tonsils, I did tonsillectomy a few years ago and I can´t be more happy about the decision.

  • @SweetnSourqt3

    @SweetnSourqt3

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Evan Rozsa I usually have to suck mine up/out. Like when you have mucus in the back of your nose or mouth so you try to suck it out to spit it out? Yea, that. It's the grossest thing ever. I have to deal with them coming lose at least once a month. The worst ones are the REALLY big ones, that look like the 6 of them fusiformed (did I make that up??) together... Blegh!

  • @cocabutter3241

    @cocabutter3241

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jhan how do you take it out someone help!!!

  • @ninasydmua4808

    @ninasydmua4808

    7 жыл бұрын

    cocabutter use a cotton tip that u use for your ears

  • @starlaward3185
    @starlaward31852 жыл бұрын

    Another reason I’m glad I got my tonsils removed at 14. It wasn’t easy though. I had strep throat 8 times the last year I got them removed. I was literally sick almost every. Single. Month.

  • @emoriotfreak13
    @emoriotfreak139 жыл бұрын

    i got my tonsils removed when i was 5. i had never even heard of tonsils. glad ive never had to deal with them

  • @katew3661
    @katew36618 жыл бұрын

    Now I am terrified of getting these 😬😱

  • @OxeyOxey

    @OxeyOxey

    6 жыл бұрын

    Katie Wigglesworth I have them, and don’t really worry. I’ve had hen for months and I’m only 11 and I still fine. It’s just like loosing squishy smelly teeth BUT WVERY FRICKIN DAY

  • @lexielinfield

    @lexielinfield

    6 жыл бұрын

    Katie Wigglesworth they arnt that’s bad but getting them out makes me gag

  • @Friedrich687
    @Friedrich6876 жыл бұрын

    "MOST horrific thing i ever saw" Some weird lump pops out of a mans tonsils Me: oh wow

  • @Lydianon
    @Lydianon7 жыл бұрын

    When I was a teenager my tonsils would get swollen often and my family wouldn't take me to the Dr for it. I'd use a Qtip to push on them and there were soft stones in my tonsils that I'd get out. They were kinda waxy and smelly, nasty. I really wanted my tonsils removed!!

  • @josur8181
    @josur81816 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I have started having tonsils recently and I am irritated by them. I usually used an ear bud to remove them but found a better way - use icy cold water with some alcohol and just enjoy your drink and the tonsil stones gonna become lose and you will feel it. As soon as you feel just try to gargle it out with more icy cold whisky water. Cheers!

  • @photondance
    @photondance8 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry, but they're actually called sneeze nuggets.

  • @Imozart0341I

    @Imozart0341I

    8 жыл бұрын

    Lolol here's a like for you.

  • @yansami9903

    @yansami9903

    7 жыл бұрын

    photondance Lol.

  • @M4g1ckM1k3

    @M4g1ckM1k3

    6 жыл бұрын

    photondance XD

  • @M4g1ckM1k3

    @M4g1ckM1k3

    6 жыл бұрын

    photondance i thought those were boogers

  • @tallmidget5759

    @tallmidget5759

    6 жыл бұрын

    Omfg lmfao HAhaHaHA

  • @skinnydavenport407
    @skinnydavenport4073 жыл бұрын

    Anna, can you do a video on foreskin and debunking the myths about it? That would be a really great thing you could do, to show people that foreskin isn't gross but is a normal healthy body part with benefits. You have a really nice manner for educating people and I love your videos! 🙂 More people including doctors need to be educated about foreskin so they don't just keep circumcising healthy babies because they believe wives tales and myths.

  • @andrewdeen1
    @andrewdeen18 жыл бұрын

    when i stopped smoking weed they went away..

  • @packdidit

    @packdidit

    7 жыл бұрын

    Same 😂💯

  • @andrewdeen1

    @andrewdeen1

    7 жыл бұрын

    ***** heartburn too

  • @Snoodlezsaid

    @Snoodlezsaid

    7 жыл бұрын

    i still smoke weed. i dont get them at all.

  • @andrewdeen1

    @andrewdeen1

    7 жыл бұрын

    ***** when i stopped smoking, my heartburn and tonsil stones went away.

  • @redfive2008

    @redfive2008

    7 жыл бұрын

    I've never smoked anything in my life, and I've gotten them periodically since I was a kid.

  • @meganc7074
    @meganc70747 жыл бұрын

    I just use my tough to remove them and ive had them ever since i can remember but they luckily dont make my breath stink.

  • @sebmeister8483
    @sebmeister84839 жыл бұрын

    I have HUGE tonsils. And you brung this to my attention because i've had them before and decided to check if i had any. 2 small pieces came out of my right tonsil. But damn it wasnt easy

  • @radelarosa97
    @radelarosa977 жыл бұрын

    My tonsils are really small. But some how I get them... if they had to remove them I would freaking gag... any tricks were I won't gag that bad or something!!! Cause I can't even get my throat check with a swab or a stick. I tell the doctor straight up don't put that in my mouth. Lmfao

  • @Rucka_Inc.
    @Rucka_Inc.8 жыл бұрын

    I like to fish them out then squeeze them between my fingers and smell them.

  • @abigailgito9766

    @abigailgito9766

    8 жыл бұрын

    Lol! Me too

  • @carloscera2725

    @carloscera2725

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Abigail Gito ewww omg

  • @CaneSugarCane

    @CaneSugarCane

    8 жыл бұрын

    +William Ellis haahahaa smells like "death"

  • @briannehall2626

    @briannehall2626

    7 жыл бұрын

    hahaha idk why but I do the same. its out of habit.

  • @Magoo7956

    @Magoo7956

    7 жыл бұрын

    Same lol. I'm just kinda fascinated like "this really came out of me?"

  • @MsTexas73
    @MsTexas737 жыл бұрын

    I've never had a tonsil stone before today. Throat is on 100 and ear pain is killing me. I can see it. Wish I could take it out. The doctor said my tonsil was really red where it is. Every time I swallow, cough, sneeze, anything; it feel like a knife is stabbing me in the throats and ear. 😩😢

  • @callmekawaii7840
    @callmekawaii78403 жыл бұрын

    I used to get these and they would like get loose -lol- and come up my throat and it was like a hairball..I dot get these any more but I really do wanna check.. it sounds like a lot of fun 🤩

  • @Royalscareccrow
    @Royalscareccrow9 жыл бұрын

    What an evil name

  • @mina7422
    @mina74228 жыл бұрын

    I pulled mine out with a toothpick... Normal? :L

  • @asdfasdg9845

    @asdfasdg9845

    8 жыл бұрын

    I do it.

  • @searabbit5830

    @searabbit5830

    6 жыл бұрын

    5uki did u poke ur self?

  • @lexielinfield

    @lexielinfield

    6 жыл бұрын

    5uki I usually use Q-tips

  • @akankshakashyap502

    @akankshakashyap502

    6 жыл бұрын

    🙄 I am so afraid to pull mine out 😟😟😟😟

  • @RenePerez-pu4cj

    @RenePerez-pu4cj

    6 жыл бұрын

    Akanksha Kashyap I was there before. I use to be able to pick it up with my tongue. But now I have to use the end of dental floss pick. Poked myself a few times here and there. But you learn to maneuver the pick in ways that won’t hurt you and scrape the stones out.

  • @RyanHelbig
    @RyanHelbig9 жыл бұрын

    I've passed a salivary stone. It was terrible! It's crazy how many parts of the body can produce stones.

  • @leticia9904
    @leticia99049 жыл бұрын

    this is awesome! it has a name! my dr said its just food but this makes sense!

  • @sleekmoose3718
    @sleekmoose37188 жыл бұрын

    i accidently ate one of mine xD smelled like an arse and was chewy.

  • @mina7422

    @mina7422

    8 жыл бұрын

    please don't remind me

  • @jmid8467

    @jmid8467

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ieeeewww 😭😭!

  • @clodgozon3968

    @clodgozon3968

    4 жыл бұрын

    yuckk lmao!

  • @sleekmoose3718

    @sleekmoose3718

    4 жыл бұрын

    I forgot I posted this geez

  • @sleekmoose3718

    @sleekmoose3718

    4 жыл бұрын

    My spelling

  • @SureyD
    @SureyD9 жыл бұрын

    You might find the tonsil stones revolting because of how seemingly unfitting they are, in your buccal system. Everything is very pink-red and fleshy, save for those solid teeth. When suddenly, a gelatinous white body show up in a hiding spot. Instinct speaks: "It's unhealthy! Do something!"

  • @zakirreshi6737
    @zakirreshi67374 жыл бұрын

    I have some whiting on my tonsils (left side only) from previous 4 months it doesn't hurt neither i have some other symptoms but i m worried, initially it was hurting but only for few days.

  • @2000wattz
    @2000wattz3 жыл бұрын

    I never knew I had them until after I watched this video and went to the bathroom to check!😳😳😳

  • @supmateplaguedochere4923
    @supmateplaguedochere49234 жыл бұрын

    "You might have one in your mouth right now" Me: jokes on you i dont have tonsils anymore

  • @shittybumhole243
    @shittybumhole2434 жыл бұрын

    I haven't had tonsil since I was a kid. Sure do miss coughing these little smelly golden nuggets out and squashing them just for their smell😐

  • @jsc507
    @jsc5079 жыл бұрын

    Just starting getting them in last August 2014. Never had them before.... Well, I never heard of them until now. But, have been getting them out. But, they keep coming back.. I like and would try the salt water treatment. But, What other methods I can use to keep them way for GO?

  • @TheMollee23
    @TheMollee238 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful! I've been having these a lot lately and was wondering what the heck was wrong with me!

  • @cocabutter3241

    @cocabutter3241

    8 жыл бұрын

    How do u take the hell out?

  • @Kerizify
    @Kerizify9 жыл бұрын

    I have really small ones, and the funny thing was I started having this weird taste sometimes when I was eating food, like occasionally I would just eat something really delicious and then suddenly I got this bad taste when swallowing the food, after a few weeks I went to look in the mirror if it was something strange in my mouth causing this. And then I saw a really small tonsil stone sitting on my tonsils and i squeezed it out. After that I squeeze them out maybe twice a week and it's so MUCH FUN! I don't have many and since I'm squeezing them out regularly I don't really "taste" them either, but they do smell like anus mixed with puke and old corpse.

  • @dyscea

    @dyscea

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm a picker and jelly at the fun I'm missing out :(

  • @elecktra2020

    @elecktra2020

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did your get bad breath that could stunk a whole room?

  • @itr0863
    @itr08634 жыл бұрын

    I love smashing them between my fingers and either sniffing it or smearing it along my upper lip so I keep the essence.

  • @nightcorestarlight8710

    @nightcorestarlight8710

    4 жыл бұрын

    Eww XD LMAO wth

  • @itr0863

    @itr0863

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nightcore Starlight try it ;)

  • @nightcorestarlight8710

    @nightcorestarlight8710

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@itr0863 hecki naw! In your dreams XD

  • @itr0863

    @itr0863

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nightcore Starlight hahahha

  • @lillyxoxo5295

    @lillyxoxo5295

    4 жыл бұрын

    Okay it's one thing to examine it for a few seconds or sniff it but smearing it across your lip is actually disgusting 😷 there is so much bacteria in tonsil stones and they smell like rotten ass how do you deal with that 🤢 🤮

  • @xXxAlmightyForcexXx
    @xXxAlmightyForcexXx8 жыл бұрын

    I never had tonsil stones but sometimes I feel like I do cause I have all the stuff people say. Sore throat, sometimes my ear hurt and I think I have bad breathe but no one ever told me so I can't tell cause apparently you can't smell your own breathe. I tried picking at my tonsils but nothing popped out but I feel like I have something in them at times.

  • @kolbytrosclair1485
    @kolbytrosclair14858 жыл бұрын

    so, like getting tonsils removed is like what kind of pain??? Like sore throat or stabbing in the tonsil area or etc what kind of pain is it and how long does it last. Because I been expirencing sore throat, ear pain, I'm ready for the bad breath to come so I can kick the tonsils outbecause I'm not for the pain I just have been sick all my life but I'm ready for it

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