Definition
Tonsillitis is defined simply as the swelling of the tonsils, which are located in the throat, towards the back of the mouth, typically as a result of infection by either a virus or bacteria.
Commonly occurred due to B-haemolytica streptococcus, Staphylococcus and Pneumococcus.
Incidence:
Usually pre-school and school going children and some immunocompromised adult. Usually this can occur all through the year. Yet some patients suffer in winter more. Male-female ratio almost same.
Some factors that influence:
1) Sudden exposure to cold.
2) Cold drinks.(Water, Milk, Coffee)
3) Old and rotten foods.
4) Dust allergy.
5) Upper respiratory tract infection. Etc.
Symptoms: (What patient says. )
1) Sore throat.
2) Difficulty in swallowing, refuse foods.
3) Fever- low to high grade.
4) Cold Cough.
5) Pain in the throat and ear.
6) Malaise.
7) Sometimes Headache.
8) May associate with constipation.
Sign: (What Physician sees. )
1) Body Temperature- 102-104 F.
2) On examination- tonsils are enlarged and congested.
– Whitish coating/membrane on the tonsils.
3) Foul smelling/breathing.
4) Local lymph node (Jugular digastic, Jugular Omohoid, some times post auricular) palpable, enlarged and tender.
Investigation:
1) Blood for T.C, D.C, E.S.R. [ WBC- count rises, E.S.R- higher than normal, Hb% -may reduce.]
2) Throat swab for C/S to find out the proper antibiotics if applied.
Homeopathic Treatment:
As we know homeopathic medicines are selected on the basis of symptom similarity, few drugs could come in action. Here I am giving some name of drugs may help you.
Aconite, Belladonna, B.Carb, B.Mur, Bapticia, Calc., Merc. Sol, Phytolocca, Rhus tox, Sulphur, Thuja, etc.
Management:
Some precaution should be taken to pace the healing process.
1) Drink worm water and gurgle with it frequently.
2) Eat seasonal fruits contains Vit-C, wash it well before eating.
3) During fever,take bath regularly.
4) Take soft and easy to digest diet.
5) For constipation drink worm milk. It helps you better.
Tonsillitis
Definition
Tonsillitis is defined simply as the swelling of the tonsils, which are located in the throat, towards the back of the mouth, typically as a result of infection by either a virus or bacteria.
Commonly occurred due to B-haemolytica streptococcus, Staphylococcus and Pneumococcus.
Incidence:
Usually pre-school and school going children and some immunocompromised adult. Usually this can occur all through the year. Yet some patients suffer in winter more. Male-female ratio almost same.
Some factors that influence:
1) Sudden exposure to cold.
2) Cold drinks.(Water, Milk, Coffee)
3) Old and rotten foods.
4) Dust allergy.
5) Upper respiratory tract infection. Etc.
Symptoms: (What patient says. )
1) Sore throat.
2) Difficulty in swallowing, refuse foods.
3) Fever- low to high grade.
4) Cold Cough.
5) Pain in the throat and ear.
6) Malaise.
7) Sometimes Headache.
8) May associate with constipation.
Sign: (What physician sees. )
1) Body Temperature- 102-104 F.
2) On examination- tonsils are enlarged and congested.
– Whitish coating/membrane on the tonsils.
3) Foul smelling/breathing.
4) Local lymph node (Jugular digastic, Jugular Omohoid, some times post auricular) enlarged and tender.
Investigation:
1) Blood for T.C, D.C, E.S.R. [ WBC- count rises, E.S.R- higher than normal, Hb% -may reduce.
2) Throat swab for C/S to find out the proper antibiotics if applied.
Homeopathic Treatment:
As we know homeopathic medicines are selected on the basis of symptom similarity, few drugs could come in action. Here I am giving some name of drugs may help you.
Aconite, Belladonna, B.Carb, B.Mur, Bapticia, Calc., Merc. Sol, Phytolocca, Rhus tox, Sulphur, Thuja, etc.
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