Homeopathy for Recurrent Tonsillitis
Tonsils form a part of the body’s defence system. Their removal generally means making the body more susceptible to infections. Tonsils are also indicators of the general health of the body. One may compare them to a barometer in the hall. Certainly, one cannot improve the weather by smashing the barometer.
Symptoms
- A sore throat and pain while swallowing
- Red and swollen tonsils with pus-filled spots
- Fever
- Headache
- Difficulty swallowing
- Pain in the ears and neck
- Tiredness
- Difficulty sleeping
- Coughing
- Chills
- Swollen lymph glands
Some people may develop tonsil stones, called tonsilloliths or tonsillar calculi. A tonsillolith is a calcified buildup of material in the crevices of the tonsils.
Types of Tonsillitis
Acute Tonsillitis
The duration of the disease is around ten days or less.
Chronic Tonsillitis
The duration of the disease is more than ten days and may occur multiple times in a year.
Chronic tonsillitis can cause tonsil stones, where saliva, dead cells, and food accumulate together, forming debris that hardens into small stones.
Symptoms such as sore throat, halitosis, and inflamed lymph nodes may be aggravated for a longer duration.
Recurrent Tonsillitis
Recurrent tonsillitis occurs several times in a year.
- More than seven attacks in a year.
- More than five attacks per year for two consecutive years.
- More than three attacks per year for three consecutive years.
Precautions
- Drinking plenty of fluids can prevent the throat from drying out and becoming more uncomfortable. Warm drinks are preferable.
- Gargling with salt water may reduce discomfort.
- Dry air can irritate the throat. Taking steam may help.
- Avoiding irritants such as tobacco and smoky places can help reduce symptoms.
Homeopathic Approach
The treatment of enlarged tonsils with homeopathy has two stages in long-standing cases. Acute inflammation needs to be treated with a different set of medicines, while recurrence is treated once the acute stage is over. Deep-acting medicines are required to treat the constitution and bring about lasting relief.
This method may take a longer time, but it is considered beneficial because the treatment focuses not only on the tonsils but also on the patient as a whole.
In recurrent or chronic tonsillitis, surgery is often advised. However, studies suggest that the body’s defence mechanisms may decrease after tonsillectomy, as tonsils are an important line of defence for the body.
Homeopathy has shown good results in many cases of tonsillitis and has helped prevent surgery in several cases, thereby supporting and improving the immunity of patients.
