Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils. And will often, causes a sore throat and fever.

There could be an appearance of white accumulation on the tonsils. Tonsils are a pair of specialized lymph nodes and as a part of our immune system protect us from micro-organisms that may cause infection. They do so by storing white blood cells which engulf bacteria and viruses as they enter through our nose and mouth. When the white blood cells engulf bacteria and viruses they produce a low-grade infection of the tonsils. This minor infection stimulate the body’s immune system to produce antibodies against future such infections.

But sometimes the tonsils are overwhelmed by the infective agents and becomes swollen and inflamed resulting in tonsillitis.

Types:-

There are 2 main types of tonsillitis:-

Acute tonsillitis can either be bacterial or viral in origin.

Chronic tonsillitis, which can last for long periods if not treated, is mostly caused by bacterial infection.

Two genes (one from each parent) are needed to make enough beta globin protein chains. Beta Tonsillitis occurs when one or both genes are altered.

Causes of tonsillitis:-

• most of the respiratory infective agents also cause tonsillitis.

• one of the common causes is streptococcus.

• viruses like the influenza virus and para-influenza virus.

• tonsillitis can also be caused during conditions like infectious mononucleosis.

Signs & symptoms of tonsillitis:-

~ generally children complain of sore throat with pain on swallowing. There could also be difficulty in swallowing.

~ Children also tend to suffer from blocked nose especially while lying down and may cause snoring.

The other common symptoms are: -

# fever usually high grade if the infection is due to bacteria.

# Headache

# nausea and vomiting

# cough & hoarseness of voice

# running nose

# redness of tonsils and throat

# tenderness of glands of neck

# redness of eyes

# rash on the skin.

# Pain radiating from the throat into the ears.

# Loss of appetite

Treatment:-

A surgeon often advice for tonsillectomy (surgical removal of tonsil), but surgery can be avoided. You have an alternative to surgery. Homoeopathic medicine is helpful for both acute and chronic case.

Homoeopathic Treatment:-

-Homoeopathy can immediately provide relieve in an acute attack of tonsillitis.

-Homoeopathy can prevent recurrent episodes of tonsillitis by improving the immune system.

-Avoid operation in chronic cases.