There's something white near the throat. What's going on?

There are white things near the throat may be tonsil stones, tonsil keratosis, purulent secretions or other reasons. There are white things near the throat, which may be caused by the following reasons: 1. Tonsil stones: tonsil surface crypt mouth blockage, secretion drainage is not smooth, cheese-like accumulation, causing insoluble calcium, magnesium and other inorganic salts deposited into stones. 2. Tonsil keratosis: due to chronic inflammation and long-term stimulation of tonsil, the epithelial cells of tonsil fossa are excessively keratinized, keratins are not easy to fall off, and tonsil crypts can be blocked, resulting in accumulation of food residues and bacteria in crypts, forming white emboli. 3. Purulent secretions: White things near the throat may also be purulent secretions, common in tonsillitis, pharyngitis and other diseases. 4. Other: white things near the throat may also be keratinized epithelium, mucosal ulcers, etc. In short, white things near the throat may be normal, or may be the manifestation of disease. If accompanied by sore throat, dysphagia and other symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time to make a clear diagnosis.