Along with the adenoids, tonsils are part of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system clears away infection and keeps body fluids in balance. Tonsils and adenoids work by trapping the germs coming in through the mouth and nose.
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils most commonly caused by viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms of tonsillitis include sore throat and fever .Children and adolescents aged 5-15 years old are most likely to get tonsillitis, but it can affect anyone. Sometimes with tonsillitis, the adenoids are also swollen.
Adenoid hypertrophy is common in children. Size of the adenoid increases up to the age of 6 years, then slowly atrophies and completely disappears at the age of 16 years. Adenoid hypertrophy in adults is rare.
Now the incidence of adult adenoid hypertrophy is increasing because of allergy, chronic infection and malignancy. Pollution is thought to be a predisposing factor.
When adenoids become enlarged, your child may experience difficulty in breathing through the nose, Bad breath and dry lips from breathing through the mouth and even snore.
In Allopathy, Doctor will prescribe you a course of antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic medicines.
If child is suffering from frequently recurring tonsillitis, chronic tonsillitis or bacterial tonsillitis that doesn't respond to antibiotic treatment, he/she may be referred to an ear, nose, and throat surgeon to have the tonsils and adenoids removed . This surgery is called a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
In both the conditions homoeopathy offers better and gentle solution. Homoeopathy medicines like belladonna and arnica reduces pain and inflammation, it acts like an antipyretic drug, boost immune mechanism and restores immune mechanism to normal.
Every parent should consider homeopathic treatment when their child is suffering from tonsillitis or adenoids. Let your child get total cure with our magic pills before considering surgery.