Everything you need to know about tonsil stones, the weird growths that look like pimples in your throat

Disgusting medical videos are all the rage on YouTube these days. Pimple popping, cyst draining, earwax removal, back cracking, foot callus scraping — you name it, there are probably millions of people who want to watch it on video.

The removal of tonsil stones — tiny, pebble-like growths that can be popped out of the tonsils — is no exception. It’s a little bit like pimple popping, just inside a throat. And watching it happen on video is really satisfying.

First, a quick explainer for the uninitiated: Your tonsils are actually part of your immune system, the Mayo Clinic notes. They make white blood cells and antibodies and help fight off infections. But they also happen to be full of spooky-sounding cavities called tonsillar crypts. Some people’s crypts are deep enough that bits of food or mucus can get stuck deep inside.

This tonsil stone pop is short, sweet, and to the point. No wonder it has more than 15 million views.

Related Posts

Braless TV news anchors spark heated debate

There are many ways to grab attention, but the Albanian TV station Zjarr takes it to a whole new level. A few years ago, their decision to…

Celebrated country music singer, dies at 79 after Parkinson’s battle

Last month, the country music world lamented the devastating loss of beloved vocalist Richard “Kinky” Friedman, who died at his Texas home in late June at the…

The case of the ‘ghost ship’ found

The case of the ‘ghost ship’ found after nine years missing is solved The ship was found on the shore of a beach in Burma without cargo…

“Hi everyone, Ricky from Jackson, Mississippi here. I wanted to share my story as a single dad of four girls. Their mom passed away when the youngest was just five months old. I do my best to keep this family together. Imagine being in my shoes. I know you know it’s not easy. I need to take them to school, feed them, clean them, clean their clothes and on top of that provide for the other things. And let’s be honest, things won’t get any easier from here on.

Like let’s be honest, what woman is going to accept me with four children and be like ‘oh yes I will take care of them’ I see…

Your Body Knows When Dᴇαth Is Near, And It All Begins In The Nose

It is not uncommon to hear family members talk about a loved one who has passed away. One interesting and surprising anecdote often heard is a person’s…

If you are a baggage handler, here’s why you never should tie anything to your suitcase

Baggage handler issues warning to anyone who ties a ribbon on their suitcase at airport Trying to make your luggage stand out from the crowd could do…