Introduction

Tonsillitis is a painful condition of throat caused by inflammation and swelling of tonsils.

Symptoms:

  • Throat pain
  • Redness of tonsils
  • White or yellow coating on tonsils
  • Painful blisters/ulcers in throat
  • Headache
  • Ear pain
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Swollen glands in neck/jaw area
  • Fever, chills
  • Bad breath

Causes:

  • Virus- Epstein Barr Virus
  • Bacteria- Streptoccus
  • Contact with infected children
  • Low immunity
Tonsils

Homoeopathic treatment

Conventional Treatment

Reduces throat pain Reduces throat pain
Reduces inflammation Reduces inflammation
Reduces tonsil swelling
Treats not only the affected organs and its symptoms but also removes the cause/allergens Treats only the affected organ and its symptoms
Permanent cure Temporary relief
Specific remedy for each person selected on the basis of both physical and mental generals Common medicines prescribed to all persons
Natural/potentized medicines Synthetic/concentrated medicines
Nil side effects Chain of side effects

Treatment Prognosis:

  • Decrease in intensity of throat pain, redness and swelling soon after taking pills
  • Acute attacks become less severe and less frequent on the course of treatment
  • Treatment helps in desensitizing the allergens, known allergens when exposed to will not produce any symptoms

Diet and Lifestyle Changes:

  • Drink warm fluids to ease throat pain
  • Eat smooth foods
  • Gargle with warm salt water
  • Avoid cold foods

Other Disorders:

  • Adenoids