A healthy mucous membrane covered with healthy glands is characterized by a uniform pink tint. It should have some plaque or places with redness. Any formation on the mucosa is considered a pathology. In particular, the deviation from the norm is white lumps, which are always visible to the naked eye.
Reasons for the appearance of
To understand why there are white lumps, you need to understand the principle of the work of glands and understand why they are needed. Palatine tonsils are lymphoid formations that are clearly visible when a person opens his mouth. They, first of all, stand in the way of infection, which penetrates through the nasopharynx, therefore, conditionally glands can be considered the "first guardian" of the immune system.
In a healthy person, spherical tonsils have a diameter of 1 to 4 cm. The surface of the glands is uneven. This is due to the presence on it of a set of depressions - lacunae. It is in them that jams are formed that look like white lumps. Very often because of them there is an unpleasant smell from the mouth.
White plugs in gaps in accordance with medical terminology are called tonsillitis, which means "tonsil stones".By their nature, they are formed when the dead microorganisms, keratinized cells and bacterial plaque accumulate in the lacunae. White lumps can have a dense structure in case calcium salts are deposited in them. The size of tonsillitis can be in the range from 1 mm to 1 cm.
Some experts do not consider the formation of white lumps on the glands of pathology and explain this by the peculiarity of their structure, namely, the wide lacunae in which waste food and microorganisms accumulate. But most doctors associate the appearance of white lumps on the tonsils with inflammatory diseases of the throat.
Tonsillolites may appear for various reasons, but the main factors that can provoke their formation are always associated with a decrease in immunity. Failure in protective reactions of the body can be caused by:
- Frequent respiratory-viral diseases;
- Staphylococcal infection;
- Drinking cold drinks or food;
- General body hypothermia;
- Severe overwork;
- Nervous overexertion and stress;
- Bad habits;
- Adverse environmental conditions.
Symptoms of
When the corks in the tonsils become large, they cause certain uncomfortable sensations that are difficult to overlook. They signal the onset of the inflammatory process. In the beginning, the throat begins to perspire, and when swallowing pain occurs. The appearance of white dots on the glands is often associated with the sensation of a foreign body in the throat. Also, such formations are the cause of bad breath from the mouth, which is explained by the accumulation of dead microorganisms in lacunae. All these signs lead to poor health of a person as a whole.
In the advanced stage of the disease, other symptoms may appear:
- Increased body temperature;
- Enlargement of lymph nodes;
- Severe headaches;
- Joint pain;
- Pain in the ears.
Principle of treatment
In case of unpleasant sensations and finding white formations on the tonsils, do not try to get rid of them yourself. In no case can not squeeze the plugs on the glands, pressing them with any solid object, for example, a spatula or toothbrush. Such manipulations can lead to the fact that the bulk of the purulent mass will go deep into the tissues. This will cause serious complications that will require surgical treatment. In addition, in this case, it is possible to mechanically injure the surface of the gland and infect the infection, which can also cause unpleasant consequences.
Therefore, when finding white formations on the tonsils, it is better to consult a doctor right away. It is important to remember that if you do not do it in a timely manner, the disease will go into a chronic form. The specialist will conduct a general examination of the patient and assess his general condition. After this, a complex treatment will be prescribed, which will include:
- Flushing of glands with special solutions to remove white formations.
- Reception of antibiotics, which are prescribed at the acute stage of the disease, when the body temperature rises, at least one lymph node increases on the neck, and severe pains in the throat are disturbing.
- Physiotherapy procedures, such as electrophoresis, ultrasound, laser or ultraviolet.
- Reception of vitamin-mineral complexes.
- Reception of immunostimulating agents.
In order to get rid of unpleasant white lumps on the tonsils, you must strictly follow the doctor's recommendations. If after the treatment course there are no abscesses on the tonsils, then they need to be removed mechanically. If this is not done, an abscess may occur, which is very dangerous, and surgical intervention may be required to save the patient.
Removal of the tube on the tonsil is performed by a specialist using a syringe or other special tool. After that, the lacuna is washed with special antiseptic solutions or a copper - silver solution. In addition, the glands are injected with antibacterial drugs. The course of treatment is 10-15 days.
If even after mechanical removal of white lumps and a course of treatment, tonsillitis is formed again and again, then you need to consult a doctor about the removal of glands. After assessing the patient's condition, a specialist gives advice on the feasibility of conducting an operation.
Treatment at home
For the treatment of the disease in the initial stage at home, rinses, inhalations and rinses are performed. Rinse should be done when the throat hurts. Such procedures are considered to be effective and safe methods for independent use. But it should be remembered that with purulent sore throat can be useless. The medicine is in contact with the mucous membrane, but does not wash the lacunae because of their strong blockage. The only benefit of the procedure in this case is that it for some time dulls the pain.
Rinses at home are conducted 4-6 times a day with special antiseptic solutions or herbal decoctions for at least three weeks. The most commonly used decoctions are the following medicinal plants:
- Oak bark,
- Lavender,
- Sage,
- Camomiles,
- Plantain,
- Calendula,
- Eucalyptus,
- Root of ayr.
It is also possible to wash the glands independently. But it should be understood that such a procedure requires certain skills. Washing is done with a large syringe or rubber pear. A strong stream of water should be washed with tonsils, but at the same time, to prevent water from entering the respiratory tract, the head should be tilted down and forward. For washing, most often used:
- Furacilin solution,
- Weak iodine solution,
- Chamomile and sage broth.
Effective at home treatment are inhalations. They soften the tissues of the glands and help remove plugs from the lacunae. Most often for inhalations used decoctions of sage or chamomile, which adds a few drops of lavender oil, tea tree, eucalyptus or cedar.
Prevention
Traditional healers suggest using a beetroot decoction for prophylactic rinses. For this, a medium-sized vegetable should be grated and poured with a small amount of water. Such a mixture should be brought to a boil and boil over a small fire for an hour under a closed lid. The prepared broth should be cooled and filtered. It should be used to rinse every time after eating.
Tincture of propolis has excellent restorative properties. Such a remedy increases local immunity, and, consequently, prevents the formation of white lumps on the glands. To prepare the tincture, you need to take 10 g of propolis and grate it. After this natural remedy is poured 100ml of alcohol and aged for 10 days in a dark place at room temperature. Rinses are carried out with boiled water, which is added with an alcoholic infusion of propolis. Dosage is 20-30 drops of tincture on a glass of water.
In addition, to prevent the formation of unpleasant white lumps on the tonsils:
- Regularly brush your teeth;
- Take immediate action as soon as the throat begins to ache;
- Timely treatment of caries and other diseases of the oral cavity;
- Avoid overcooling;
- Maintain cleanliness in the living area.
Along with carrying out various preventive procedures, you need to take care of strengthening immunity. It is necessary to take fortifying means and vitamins, to eat well, to lead a healthy lifestyle, to take daily walks in the fresh air and to abandon bad habits.
