TonsillitisTONSILLITIS IS INFLAMMATION OF THE TONSILS, MOST COMMONLY CAUSED BY VIRAL OR

BACTERIAL INFECTION. SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE SORE THROAT AND FEVER. WHEN CAUSED BY A BACTERIUM BELONGING TO THE GROUP A STREPTOCOCCUS, IT IS TYPICALLY REFERRED TO AS STREP THROAT. THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF PEOPLE RECOVER COMPLETELY, WITH OR

WITHOUT MEDICATION. IN 40%, SYMPTOMS WILL RESOLVE IN THREE DAYS, AND WITHIN ONE WEEK IN 85% OF PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION IS PRESENT OR NOT.

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Tonsillitis Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils most commonly caused by viral

or bacterial infection. Symptoms may include sore throat and fever. When caused by a bacterium belonging to the group A streptococcus, it

is typically referred to as strep throat. The overwhelming majority of people recover completely, with or

without medication. In 40%, symptoms will resolve in three days, and within one week in

85% of people, regardless of whether streptococcal infection is present or not.

Tonsillitis is common, especially in children. The condition can occur occasionally or recur frequently.

Tonsils and Throat Anatomy

Causes The most common cause is viral infection and includes adenovirus,

rhinovirus, influenza, coronavirus, and respiratory syncytial virus The second cause is Bacterial infections. A common cause is

Streptococcus bacteria. Under normal circumstances, as viruses and bacteria enter the body

through the nose and mouth, they are filtered in the tonsils. Within the tonsils, white blood cells of the immune system destroy the

viruses or bacteria by producing inflammatory cytokines like phospholipase A2, which also lead to fever.

Signs and symptoms Common signs and symptoms includes : Sore throat, Red, swollen tonsils Pain when swallowing High temperature (fever) Coughing , headache ,tiredness ,chills A general sense of feeling unwell (malaise) White pus-filled spots on the tonsils Swollen lymph nodes (glands) in the neck Pain in the ears or neck , weight loss Difficulty ingesting and swallowing meal/liquid intake Difficulty sleeping

Signs and Symptoms Less common symptoms include: Nausea, fatigue, stomach ache ,vomiting Furry tongue , bad breath (halitosis), voice changes Difficulty opening the mouth (trismus) Loss of appetite, Anxiety/fear of choking

In cases of acute tonsillitis, the surface of the tonsil may be bright red and with visible white areas or streaks of pus.

Treatments and Few Tips Along with homeopathy medicines do as under for faster recovery Get enough rest Gargle with warm salt water Drink warm or very cold fluids to ease throat pain Eat smooth foods.

Homeopathy Treatment Homeopathy treatment is holistic & patient friendly, and are customized

to suit each patient according to his condition. Homeopathy also helps in reducing the complications of Tonsillitis. Here we have given few Homeopathic remedies for treating Tonsillitis.

Apis Mel, Alumen, Baryta Carb, Baryta Iod, Calcaria Carb , Lachesis, Lac can, Calcaria Phos, Psorinum, Belladonna, Hepar Sulph, Silicea are few medicines which are used for various Tonsillitis.

These are for reference only and you are advised not to take any medicines without consulting your homepath.

We at Anubhuti Homeo Clinics prefer to take history of patients first and advise proper homeopathy remedies. A detailed history followed by constitutional treatment by a good and qualified homeopathic doctor is necessary to treat the complaints that appear. It is not advisable to resort to self-medication for any disease. The remedies mentioned in this presentation are mentioned solely to create awareness of homeopathic medicines in dealing with disease conditions