That’s because sore throat could be caused by tonsil stones, especially if the irritation keeps coming back or lasts more ...

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 been struggling with since she ...

And I thought, ‘Well, obviously it’s not my tonsils. I have those out. I’ve just got a sore throat.’” In September, she developed a particularly painful sore throat and made an ...

And I thought, ‘Well, obviously it’s not my tonsils. I have those out. I’ve just got a sore throat.’” Getty Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up ...

Meade pointed out strep throat is a bacterial infection, while typical sore throats stem from viral infections associated with colds or a flu. Meade said this difference is significant, as untreated ...

And I thought, ‘Well, obviously it’s not my tonsils. I have those out. I’ve just got a sore throat.’” In September, she developed a particularly painful sore throat and made an ...

Over forty years later, Golden’s doctor discovered the regenerated tonsils, which likely had been worsening her painful sore throat. Thankfully, Golden’s second surgery went smoothly ...