TONSILS AND ADENOID-NO NEED FOR SURGERY
Now
days, many children in the society are affected by tonsillitis, as there is a
wonderful treatment for Tonsillitis in homoeopathy surgery is not necessary and
advisable now a days because, Tonsils are the “police man” of the throat. It is
like a policeman, which guards against infective organism from being invading
the body or being localized and cause inflammation in tonsils so it is called
as “Tonsillitis”. Moreover Tonsillitis being lymphoid tissues which gives immunity
to the body. It produces lymphocytes which are called as an “Antibody” which
fight against infective organism and guards the body free from infection.
If the tonsils are removed then
i.
We will loss the immunity, and then the infection directly enters the “Mid Chest”.
ii.
During operation, fatal condition may happen.
iii.
After effects of operation we have loss of voice and change in tones.
These
are all the hazards of “Tonsillectomy”. Hence Tonsillectomy should be avoided,
so Homoeopathy is the best treatment to be adopted for tonsillitis. Here by we
see the efficacy of homoeopathy in Tonsils and adenoids
INSIGHT INTO TONSILLECTOMY AND ADENOIDECTOMY:
- Tonsils and adenoids are masses of tissue
that are similar to the lymph nodes or "glands” found in the neck,
groin, and armpits.
- Tonsils are the two masses on the back of the
throat. Adenoids are high in the throat behind the nose and the roof of
the mouth (soft palate) and are not visible Through the mouth without
special instruments.
- Tonsils and adenoids are near the entrance to
the breathing passages where they can catch incoming germs, which cause
infections.
- Scientists believe they work as part of the
body's immune system by filtering germs that attempt to invade the body
and those they help to develop antibodies to germs.
- This happens primarily during the first few
years of life, becoming less important as we get older. Children who must
have their tonsils and adenoids
- Removed suffer no loss in their resistance.
WHAT AFFECTS TONSILS AND ADENOIDS?
- The most common problems affecting the
tonsils and adenoids are recurrent infections (throat or ear) and
significant enlargement or obstruction that causes breathing and swallowing
problems.
- Abscesses around the tonsils, chronic
tonsillitis, and infections of small pockets within the tonsils that
produce foul-smelling, cheese-like formations can also affect the tonsils
and adenoids, making them sore and swollen. Tumours are rare, but can grow
on the tonsils.
TONSILLITIS AND ITS SYMPTOMS:
Tonsillitis
is an infection in one or both tonsils. One sign is swelling of the tonsils.
Other signs or symptoms are:
- Redder than normal tonsils
- A white or yellow coating on the tonsils
- A slight voice change due to swelling
- Sore throat
- Uncomfortable or painful swallowing
- Swollen lymph nodes (glands) in the neck
- Fever
- Bad breath
ENLARGED ADENOIDS AND THEIR SYMPTOMS:
If
you or your child's adenoids are enlarged, it may be hard to breathe through
the nose.
Other signs of constant enlargement are:
- Breathing through the mouth instead of the
nose most of the time
- Nose sounds "blocked" when the
person speaks
- Noisy breathing during the day
- Recurrent ear infections
- Snoring at night
- Breathing stops for a few seconds at night
during snoring or loud breathing (sleep apnoea)
GET TREATED WITH HOMOEOPATHY TO SAVE YOUR TONSILS:
- Tonsils may be considered as two guards
standing at the entrance (throat) and protecting the human system against
a wide range of intruders such as bacteria, virus, allergens, etc.,
- Tonsils are natural protectors and vital
organs of self-defence mechanism of the body. They are like the soldiers
fighting on the border who get injured (inflamed) protecting the country.
- Surgical removal of the tonsils
(tonsillectomy) is a medico-surgical controversy since years.
- The homoeopathic medical fraternity has
always believed in the philosophy of conserving, supporting and
encouraging the body's own defence powers. With correct homoeopathic medication,
it becomes possible to SAVE TONSILS.
CAUSES OF TONSILS:
Major
cause is the infection. Certain bacteria (Most common being streptococcal
group), viruses, and allergens are known to produce Tonsillitis. Tonsillitis
may also occur as a result of certain allergy to food-preservatives, artificial
colours, etc.
- The commonest cause of tonsillitis is
infection of the tonsils by micro-organisms. Certain bacteria (most common
being the streptococcal group of bacteria), viruses, and allergens are known
to produce tonsillitis. Allergens are usually in the form of certain food
articles.
- Common food articles that can trigger
tonsillitis are artificially
- Colored
jeera sweets like jangery, globjamun, etc.
- Sour
fruits, lemon, pineapple, grapes, oranges, etc.
- Bananas
- Preservatives
added to certain drinks
- Cold
food or drinks, ice- creams, etc.
- Environmental factors that may trigger an
attack of tonsillitis are exposure to excessive cold weather, damp climate
or change of weather. It must be borne in mind that bacteria and viruses
tend to flourish in crowded areas and hence patients who are prone to
tonsillitis can easily catch the infection in schools, parks, theatres,
etc.
- All these factors contribute to lowering the
immunity of the body and thus the tonsils got to infection by the
micro-organisms.
- Another causative factor that can be of
importance in the diagnosis of recurrent tonsillitis or chronic
tonsillitis is genetic tendency. Recurrent tonsillitis is frequent in
patients whose parents have also suffered from the same condition during
childhood or adolescence.
- Thus it is not just one, but multiple factors
that combine together to lower the immunity of the body and this in turn
causes recurrent and chronic tonsillitis in patients.
SYMPTOMS OF TONSILS:
1.
Sore throat: Pain in the throat is the most common presentation.
However, young babies may not present with the pain but may present with an
inability to eat.
2.
Dysphagia: That is difficult swallowing. This may either be due to pain
or due to huge increase in the size of the tonsils due to frequent
inflammation.
3.
Fever: Acute infection of the tonsils may present with moderate to high
rise in body temperature. In case of septic foci on the tonsils, there may be
fever with chills.
4.
Apnoea: Sleep apnoea, a disturbed sleep disorder may occur due to an
obstruction to the air passage due to heavily enlarged tonsils or adenoids.
However, it is interesting to note that most children with sleep apnoea do not
recover of this disorder after the removal of the tonsils. (This is because, in
many cases, there are associated causes for apnoea, such as obesity, adenoids,
small jaw, bony skull deformity (congenital), neuromuscular disorder, etc.)
5.
Snoring: Due to obstructed air passage caused by the enlarged tonsils,
snoring may be one of the symptoms in many children suffering from recurrent
tonsillitis.
6.
General symptoms:
Tonsillitis
may be associated with
·
General fatigue
·
Tired feeling, body ache
·
Loss of appetite
·
Low energy level
·
Headache, etc.
7.
On examination:
The
attending doctor may have a look at the throat with a torch to find inflamed, red,
congested tonsils. There may be visible septic foci (small pus pockets).
Externally, one may palpate enlarged and mildly painful neck glands, indicating
some more lymph glands in the neighbourhood.
RECURRENT TONSILS
- Recurring infection of the tonsils leads to frequent
episodes of tonsillitis, which is a common paediatric disorder found world
over.
- Frequent infections leads to certain changes
in the lymphoid tissues of the tonsils making them enlarged in size. They
may get enlarged to an extent that they may touch each other. They are called
'kissing tonsils'! Recurring septic tonsillitis may lead to some scarring
on the tonsils making them less capable to fight against the future
infection.
COMPLICATIONS OF TONSILS:
- The complications of untreated, recurring tonsillitis,
when the tonsils fail to check the spread of the infection, include spread
of the infection to the heart (Rheumatic Fever), kidneys (Glomerulonephritis),
and lower respiratory tract (bronchitis).
- However, it may be noted that the said
complications are relatively uncommon.
HOMOEOPATHIC APPROACH:
- Homoeopathy firmly believes in enhancing
body's own defence mechanism to maintain the healthy status.
- Tonsils are looked upon as immunological
booths. The homoeopathic approach is to encourage the immunological
activities of the tonsils, and to save them for bodies own long term
interest.
TYPES OF TONSILS & HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Tonsils
are divided into four types they are
a)
Acute Tonsils
b)
Chronic Tonsils
c)
Septic Tonsils and
d)
Enlarged Tonsils
Homeopathy Treatment
Symptomatic Homoeopathic
medicines works well for Tonsillitis and Adenitis. Without surgery and without
any side effect. Homeopathy medicines helps to prevent further recurrent also.
Whom to contact for Tonsillitis
and Adenitis Treatment
Dr.Senthil Kumar Treats many cases of Tonsillitis
and Adenitis In his medical professional experience with successful results.
Many patients get relief after taking treatment from Dr.Senthil Kumar.
Dr.Senthil Kumar visits Chennai at Vivekanantha Homeopathy Clinic, Velachery,
Chennai 42. To get appointment please call 9786901830, +91 94430 54168 or mail
to consult.ur.dr@gmail.com,
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