How to treat Tonsillitis
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Treatment in Allopathy:
Each
part of human body is formed to function for the wellness of the body and
mind. Sometimes, it is recommended to remove a part of body by surgerical
operations. It may be mandatory but if it is not mandatory then one should
avoid surgery to remove any part of body. There is a disease known as
Tonsillitis usually occurs whenever a season is changed. In this disease, the
tonsils are swollen and it becomes uncomfortable to eat and drink through the
throat. Even sometimes, the person also suffered with fever during the
tonsillitis.
Let’s understand
the tonsils as a part of body. On the backside of throat, there are two lymph
nodes which prevent the body from being infected known as tonsils. The
following image shows the location of Adenoids and Tonsils.
The
tonsils produce white blood cells and help body fight with the bacteria and
viruses trying to enter in the body through mouth. Although it is a part of the
body’s immune system yet the tonsils are infected sometimes while fighting with
the virus or bacteria. The enlargement of Tonsils and Adenoids leads to
difficulty in breathing or swallowing and such enlargement is known as
tonsillitis. The tonsillitis can be categorized in two types i.e. recurrent and
chronic tonsillitis. The disease leads to weakness in muscles and stiffness in
neck. The tonsillitis can be identified or diagnosed through physical
examination inside the throat. Sometimes, pus is accumulated in the tissues of
tonsils and appears as white or yellow patches of skin. The chronic tonsillitis
is a persistent infection in regular intervals; may lead to formulation of
crypts in the tonsils. The bad breath also affects the surrounding people and
the person feels restless.
Allopathic Treatment:
The
allopathic treatment includes use of antibiotics to fight bacterial infection
and usually a course is recommended by the doctor. If the disease is not cured
and remained for long-term then it is also recommended by the doctors to remove
the tonsils with surgical operation. Before, the problem exceeds to the level
of surgical operations, everyone should start some home remedies whenever
tonsillitis starts i.e. gargling with warm salt water several times a day and
precautions in taking proper diet not leading to enlargement of tonsils. A lot
of drugs available to treat tonsillitis and strep throat. Each medicine has its
own benefits, side-effects, precautions, and dosage explained on the
website https://www.webmd.com/drugs/condition-83-Strep.
The healthcare professional may prescribe penicillin for treating bacterial
infections with the combination of medicines like acetaminophen or ibuprofen
for better results.
Home Remedies for Tonsillitis:
Natural
remedies for treatment of tonsillitis include (a) taking plenty of rest with
sound sleep of at least 7 hours, (b) avoid making excess physical work during
the disease, (c) Drink more water and plenty of fluids to stay hydrated, (d)
Gargling with lukewarm salt water several times a day, (e) taking honey to heal
the infections from bacteria, (f) take omega-3 foods, nuts and seeds, unrefined
oils, herbs like ginger, turmeric, and garlic to boost immune system of body.
There are a lot of natural remedies found effective in treatment of
tonsillitis. A syrup of fresh lime with warm water, honey and salt can be
sipped slowly twice a day to cure tonsillitis. Secondly, in case there is
constipation with tonsillitis then carrot juice being rich in Vitamin A can be
effective. Cucumber and beet are also effective remedy as both increase the
resistance of body to fight toxicity.
Stay far from Medicines and adopt following herbal remedies:
The
herbal remedies can also be taken such as the bark of babul can be taken to
cure throat disorders. It is generally recommended to avoid consumption of curd
and buttermilk during tonsillitis. The drink of Tulsi or basil leaves can also
be used with adding 2 grams of black pepper as it will increase the building
immunity to fight with germs. The drink made from 10 to 12 basil leaves (boiled
in one glass water) with adding lemon, honey, and black pepper helps in fast
relief from tonsillitis. The Ayurveda [ii] recommends use 1 gram of
Sphatika powder in lukewarm water. The Sphatika is antibiotic and antiseptic.
Further, Khadiradi tablets can also be taken five times a day. In case of
chronic tonsillitis, the Agastya Rasayana is generally recommended, one
teaspoon mixed with honey; twice a day; for at least three months.
Homeopathy Treatment:
The
homeopaths[iii] also recommend a few best medicines which have no
side-effects. The medicines are recommended on the basis of symptoms. The
Arsenic Alb is recommended when the patient feels more restlessness and thrist.
The Belladonna is recommended when the throat is found red in physical
examination. The Heaper Sulph is recommended if the pus is also accumulated in
the tonsils. The Merc Sol is recommended in case of sweating and the Baryta
Carb is recommended if the tonsillitis is occurred due to an exposure to cold.
Yoga Postures to treat Tonsillitis:
The best
yoga asanas for the fast relief are Matsyasana, Paryankasana, and Simhasana.
Alongwith Yoga, the person should also take proper diet and hygienic care to
cure tonsillitis. The proper diet includes taking lukewarm vegetable and fruit
juices sipped slowly, avoiding very hot and very cold foods, avoiding sweets
and fried food materials.
*Copyright © 2018 Dr. Lalit Kumar. All rights reserved.
References:
(i) The
above image is captured from an article, “Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids”
written by Udayan K. Shah, MD, Professor, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at
Thomas Jefferson University; Chief, Division of Otolaryngology, Nemours/A.I.
duPont Hospital for Children; retrieved from https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/children-s-health-issues/ear,-nose,-and-throat-disorders-in-children/enlarged-tonsils-and-adenoids on
dated 18th March, 2018.
[ii] The information
is retrieved from an Ayurveda website i.e. https://www.ayurvedatreatments.co.in/ayurvedatreatments/index.php/407-ayurvedic-treatment-for-tonsillitis on
dated 18th March, 2018.
[iii] The
information is retrieved from the webpage of Homeopathic Doctor i.e. https://www.homeopathicdoctor.co.in/5-best-homeopathic-medicines-for-tonsillitis/
