Tonsils are an important part of human body. Tonsils help in boosting up the immunity and also prevent body from recurrent infections. Tonsils produce many antibodies that help to prevent infection in the body. Tonsillitis is the infection of the tonsils present in the throat region. It is a common problem in children. It may occur in adults as well. Tonsils act as filters and trap germs. Tonsils thus prevent the entry of germs in the respiratory passages. Sometimes, tonsils become infected due to the attack of bacteria and viruses. Tonsils become swollen, red and inflamed. There is great pain on swallowing and eating good. It occurs due to low immunity when a person gets easily affected by bacteria and virus. Though there are different causes of tonsillitis but the most common causes is bacterial or viral infection. The most common bacteria that can cause tonsillitis is streptococcus. There are other bacteria and viruses too that may cause inflammation of the tonsils such as influenza virus, Epstein-Barr virus, herpes simplex virus, etc.

Pharyngitis is the inflammation of pharynx. It mainly occurs during the winter months. Bacteria and virus is the most common cause of pharyngitis. People who are continuously exposed to cold and flu suffer from recurrent infections of throat or pharynx. There is sneezing, runny nose and headache when a person suffers from pharyngitis.

Symptoms of tonsillitis

The main symptom of tonsillitis is swelling and redness in the throat. Other symptoms of tonsillitis include:

• There is pain in the throat on swallowing and eating
• Tonsils become redness.
• There is white coating on the tonsils due to formation of the pus.
• There is hoarseness of loss of voice.
• Headache may be present.
• Children suffering from tonsillitis have reduced appetite.
• Pain may extend to ears.
• Swollen glands may be visible externally in the neck or jaw region.
• Fever and chills are present due to inflammation.
• Cough may be present.
• There is nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

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Tonsillitis treatment

In conventional system, antibiotics are prescribed for treating the bacterial infection. Long term use of antibiotics may produce many adverse effects. It may also lead to recurrent infection of the tonsils due to weak immunity of a child. Homeopathy provides excellent tonsillitis remedies. There are excellent homeopathic remedies that may help in the tonsillitis treatment without producing any side effects. Tonsilat tablets are a combination of homeopathic remedies for tonsillitis treatment. It consists of best tonsillitis remedies that provide quick relief from all the signs and symptoms of tonsillitis. Tonsilat is an excellent homeopathic sore throat remedy. Tonsilat consists of the following homeopathic remedies for tonsillitis:

Mercurius Biniodatus – IT is an excellent homeopathic sore throat remedy. It is indicated when tonsils are swollen and red. There is stiffness of the muscles and person is unable to speak properly. There is pain when swallowing due to inflammation of the tonsils.

Belladonna – This homeopathic remedy is indicated for inflamed and enlarged tonsils. There is constriction in the throat. There is great difficulty in swallowing and eating food. There is great dryness of the throat. Tonsils are swollen and red.

Kali Muriaticum – It is indicated for recurrent infection of the throat. It is an excellent homeopathic sore throat remedy. It is also indicated for infection of the middle ear due to tonsillitis. There is swelling of the glands present around the ear.

Ferrum Phosphoricum – There is stiffness and pain in the throat due to inflamed tonsils. There is a feeling of lump in the throat. It is indicated for chronic inflammation of the palate. It is also recommended for pharyngitis. It helps to give relief from fever.

Baryta Carbonica – IT is a wonderful homeopathic remedy for sore throat. It is the best homeopathic remedy for enlarged tonsils. The glands around ear are swollen and painful. It is indicated when there is formation of pus inside the tonsils.

Dosage:

One tablet may be taken every three hours to get quick relief from pain and sore throat.

Home remedies for tonsillitis

Home remedies are very useful in the treatment of tonsillitis. There are useful home remedies that may give quick relief from tonsillitis. Some of the useful home remedies for tonsillitis are:

• Take a glass of warm water and put fresh lime juice with one tea spoon of honey. This is an excellent home remedy to get relief from sore throat and inflammation of the tonsils.
• Take one glass of boiled milk and add one pinch of turmeric powder and one pinch of black pepper. Drink this every night before sleep for few days to get quick relief from inflamed tonsils. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties due to which it helps in quick healing of the swollen and inflamed tonsils.
• Mix beetroot juice, carrot juice and cucumber juice and drink it every day. It helps in boosting up the immunity and prevents recurrent infection of the tonsils.
• Take some fenugreek seeds and boil in water. Let it cool and strain. Do gargle with this water two or three times in a day to get relief from inflamed tonsils. Fenugreek is well known home remedy for tonsillitis because it has antibacterial properties.
• Prepare herbal tea using ginger, mint leaves and basil leaves. Drink this tea two times in a day to get relief from infection of the throat. It provides quick relief from sore throat and pharyngitis.
• Another important home remedy for treating sore throat is to take warm glass of water and add a pinch of salt to it. Do gargle two or three times in a day to get relief from sore throat. It is an age old home remedy for tonsillitis.
• Take one glass of warm milk and add cinnamon with one tea spoon of honey. Drink it every night before going to bed for getting relief from sore throat.
• One should do regular exercise and yoga to boost up immunity. Mediation helps in reducing stress and prevents recurrent infections.
• Healthy diet is very important to boost up immunity. People suffering recurrent respiratory infections should take diet rich in fruits and green leafy vegetables to boost up the immunity. Vitamin C is also important in boosting up the immunity and preventing recurrent infections.