Tonsillitis can make swallowing food difficult due to a sore and swollen throat. However, yoghurt and other probiotics are some of the best foods to eat with tonsil stones. They help kill the bacteria in tonsil stones. Also, chewing raw carrots can help reduce the stones, while apples may fight the bacteria in tonsil stones.
This article gives further details on diet and tonsil stones.
Foods to Eat with Tonsil Stones
Soft foods are often the best if you have tonsillitis since they are safe to eat and easier to swallow. As a result, such foods can reduce irritation and inflammation in the throat. Besides, warm beverages are also advisable when you have a sore throat. They may relieve pain in your tonsils.
Some of the soft foods and drinks you can consider for tonsillitis include:
- Plain yoghurt
- Eggs (scrambled or hard-boiled)
- Soft-cooked vegetables, including potatoes, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and carrots. You can also mash them.
- Oatmeal
- Fruit or vegetable smoothies
- Warm drinks such as herbal teas, milk, soup/cream-based soups, and warm water
- Warm pasta
- Soft fruits such as bananas
- Non-acidic fruit juices
- Gelatin desserts
Taking the above foods and drinks will help you stay well-fed and hydrated without irritating your tonsillitis.
Keep off the hard, crunchy, spicy, and acidic foods and drinks to avoid further irritating the already inflamed tonsils. Examples of the foodstuffs you should avoid include:
- Chips
- Cereals
- Crackers
- Foods containing ingredients like pepper, chilli powder, and hot sauce
- Foods containing capsaicin, a common element in some spices, can increase saliva production, which may cause mucus buildup in the throat. Such foods can make it harder to clear the throat and swallow food.
- Citrus fruits and juices, such as lemons, oranges, tomatoes, and limes, are acidic. They can irritate the tonsils and cause further inflammation within the throat lining.
- Alcoholic drinks
- Caffeinated drinks like coffee can cause dehydration.
Essential Tips:
Take the following steps to help reduce your tonsillitis symptoms and relieve the pain:
- Drink lots of warm fluids
- Get plenty of rest
- Take anti-inflammatory drugs under the doctor’s prescription
Conclusion
If you have tonsillitis, you can reduce the pain and irritation by consuming soft foods and beverages discussed above. Avoid the hard, spicy, and acidic foodstuffs that irritate and inflame your throat and tonsils. However, if you experience other symptoms, such as a high fever, body weakness, persistent headache, and neck stiffness, schedule an appointment with the doctor. Untreated tonsillitis can result in other life-threatening diseases like rheumatic fever that can cause swelling of the heart and brain. Also, purchasing the best medical insurance will help cover the costs of your medical treatments.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational purposes only. Please consult a medical or nutrition professional before making any significant changes in your daily diet. Relying on any information provided in this blog is solely at your own risk, and ICICI Lombard is not responsible for any impact or consequences resulting from the use of the information shared.