As you begin the physical examination, you will survey the patientâs general. appearance and measure the patientâs height and weight. These data provide. information about the patientâs nutritional status and amount of body fat. Body fat consists primarily of adipose in the form of triglyceride and is stored.
Tonsil stones are among the major causes of bad breath. They are more common in people who have suffered chronic inflammation in their tonsil or have had repeated bouts of tonsil stones. Also, its a known fact that they are more common in children than in adults.
Tonsil stones are thought to occur when bacteria, dead skin cells, and other debris collect and calcify on the surface of your tonsils. In most cases, tonsil stones do not cause problems, but they sometimes lead to bad breath, discomfort, and other worrisome symptoms.he consistency of tonsil stones can range from soft and pliable to hard as a rock. Most of the time, tonsil stones do not cause any symptoms at all. But when they do, symptoms may include: 1  Bad breath. 2  Enlarged, swollen tonsils or tonsil. 3  Sore throat.