Introduction Types of Tonsillitis Complications Homoeopathic treatment

Causes Signs and Symptoms Do's and Don'ts

Inflammation of the tonsils is known as Tonsillitis. It is characterized by pain, redness and swelling of the tonsils. It may cause fever and pain in the throat while swallowing.

• Inflammation of the tonsils may result from bacterial or viral infections.
• Bacterias: Tonsillitis is often caused by Group A streptococcal bacteria, resulting in strep throat.
• Virus: Tonsillitis may be caused by viruses such as the Epstein-Barr virus (cause of glandular fever) or the Coxsackie virus.
• Tonsillitis caused by a superinfection of spirochaeta and treponema, is called Vincent's angina or Plaut-Vincent angina.

There are 3 types of tonsillitis:

1. Acute tonsillitis:
   It may be caused by Bacterial or Viral infection.
2. Subacute tonsillitis:
   Infection of the tonsils lasting from 3 weeks to 3 months is termed as Subacute tonsillitis.
3. Chronic tonsillitis:
   Here there the episodes of tonsillitis last for long periods of time when not treated. Most often are caused by bacterial infections.

• There is fever that can go up to 103 -104 degrees Fahrenheit along with malaise, rawness in the throat.
• Inability to swallow solid food, with severe pain in the throat.
• The tonsils are intensely congested either on one side or both the sides.
• Patches on the tonsils yellow in appearance discrete at first, later coalescent separating easily without leaving a bleeding surface.
• Tonsillar gland in the neck is enlarged and tender to touch.
• Referred pain to ear on the affected side of the tonsil.
• There is congestion and edema of the surrounding tissues.

• Peritonsillitis or Peritonsillar abcess
• Acute Suppurative cervical lymphadenitis
• Acute gangrenous tonsillitis
• Edema of the larynx
• Septicemia

• Rest in bed
• Gargling with warm slat water
• Steam inhalation
• Warm liquid nourishment
• Taking the indicated homeopathic medicines after consulting the physician.
• Do not go in for tonsil removal unless the condition is very severe and recurrence is frequent
• In case of throat pain, salt water gargles relieve soreness
• Take food that you can tolerate.
• Try and take liquids in case there is pain while swallowing
• Drink plenty of fluids and warm drinks
• Go to bed when symptoms are troublesome.
• Do not self medicate

Tonsils are the first line of defense in the body. Homeopathy offers the option of treating Tonsillitis without surgery. Homeopathic medicines treat Tonsillitis in gentle and safe manner.

The medicines effectively give relief from the pain, swelling and fever during an attack of tonsillitis. Over a period of time the Homeopathic medicines enhance the self healing capacity of the body by improving the immunity and thus reduce the recurrence of Tonsillitis.