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.
Sometimes the crevices and pockets in your tonsils get filled with bacteria, food debris, dead cells, mucus, and other materials that can get trapped. These materials can eventually build up and calcify. These calcified materials are known as tonsil stones and they often appear at the back and the roof of your mouth.