Hello Everyone Today I m going to write about Common Pb in Children Tonsilitis both Acute and Chronic.
We need to understand first that Tonsils in our throat are two main soldiers which are always ready 24×7 to fight against all bacteria and viruses so that they can prevent their entry into our body. They are highly alert warriors at the entrance of our Body Passages.
They are actually our Helpful Friends & play a very important role in our Immune System. Thus we need to protect them for our benefit.
Causes:
When bacteria & viruses attack tonsils, theres inflammation & sometimes pus formation also.
Tonsilitis can be caused by Viruses or Bacteria e.g. Streptococcal Bacteria it has serious complications too.
Children when come in contact with Environmental micro organisms they catch infections easily.
Children with Lower Immunity can catch these frequently in a year.
Symptoms:
They vary according to type of Tonsilitis. Common Symptoms are
Sore Throat,
Difficult Swallowing,
Altered Voice
Bad Breath,
Fever and Chills,
Weakness in body,
Earache,
Headache,
Stiff neck,
Pain below ears due to swollen Lymph Nodes,
Yellow Greenish sputum,
Manytimes asso with Cough & Coryza.
Appetite decreased,
Irritable Temperament.
Warning Signs-
-> If tonsilitis persists for more than 4-6 days,
If fever higher than 103°F,
If muscular weakness very profound,
If Neck Stiffness profoundly seen,
If asso with difficulty in breathing
Must visit doctor and Doctor will examine ur throat and suggest u few investigations for Diagnosis, if needed can ask for throat culture too.
* Primary Management of Tonsilitis:
Drink plenty of water and fluids,
Take rest,
Gargle with warm water and salt,
Avoid going in crowded area and extreme cold weather.
Generally for Acute Tonsilitis Doctors will suggest some Antibiotics and AntiInflammatory drugs and if child has recurrent or chronic tonsilitis then they may advice for Tonsilectomy ( Surgical removal of tonsils).
How Homeopathy Science can help these Children??
For Acute episodes in homeopathy there are medicines which will help ur body to fight against bacterias n viruses and promotes fast recovery as well.
Keen observation and investigation is needed from Homeopath in acute episodes.
For Chronic/Recurrent Tonsilitis:
When child suffer from too frequent episodes of tonsilitis in a yr or acute episodes continuing in chronic form is alarming sign.
With Homeopathy these episodes frequency can be reduced.
Child’s Immunity can be boost in all the aspect.
Swollen tonsils can be helped with Natural Homeopathic Medicines.
In long run Child’s Appetite and Growth can be supported well with Homeopathy.
Remember always surgical removal is not the only option.
Spread this article to all parents whose child is having Chronic/Recurrent Tonsilitis and suffering a lot bcoz of this.
healthy kidz happy moms 