For decades, tonsillectomies were performed mostly to resolve frequent tonsillitis, an infection of the tonsils caused by Streptococcus A bacteria.

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Home remedies are available. Repeated gargling with warm, salted water can reduce inflammation, loosen the stones and allow them to separate from the tonsillar crypts.

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of your tonsils, two masses of tissue in the back of your throat. It’s most common in children and can be caused by both viral and bacterial infections.

If tonsil stones re-form and continue to cause health problems, however, a tonsillectomy may become the appropriate solution. Send your questions to [email protected].

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In a nutshell, per Cleveland Clinic, tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils. It can occur after kissing, sharing utensils, and breathing the same air as a sick person.

People Are Just Now Learning Your Tonsils Can Grow Back If you're unlucky, you might have to have your tonsils removed twice.

Katy Golden's tonsils, removed 40 years ago, have grown back and are causing discomfort. She underwent a second tonsillectomy to address the issue.

Katy Golden, who had her tonsils removed when she was 5 years old, had them removed a second time — 40 years later.

In the summer of 1983, Katy Golden’s mom stocked their kitchen with popsicles and bubble gum. Golden was 5 years old and about to have her tonsils removed to help with some ear issues she’d ...