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
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