As soon as tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils) starts,
one should give Aconite 1000, Belladonna 1000 and Arnica 1000 together,
to show immediate relief. Day-to-day throat problems should be
treated with Silicea 6X, Ferrum Phos 6X, Calcarea Fluor 6X and Kali
Mur 6X. In the case of fever, the treatment should be repeated
after half an hour. Some details on problems related to tonsils have been
discussed under the heading of Cold, Catarrh and Fever. One should read
these carefully. If there is a fever, a bad smell from the breath
and swelling of the throat causing difficulty in swallowing, then
Baptisia alone may suffice
.
Formation of pus in the tonsils along with the swelling of
the uvula must be treated with Kali Bichrome For the tonsils that have become badly
swollen and hard, are spotted with pus here and there, with dryness of the
throat and severe burning sensation; with pain radiating to ears on swallowing, then
Phytolacca
is very important
.
Baryta Carb is very useful in the treatment of current or
old infections of the tonsils, in which the tonsils remain enlarged and
hardened from the previous illness.
For an extremely offensive smell coming from the mouth, study the
Mercury compounds to find suitable remedy. For the seriously
dangerous conditions of the throat, remember Tarentula Hispania in view of its
physical and psychological effects. It should be studied carefully. Use Nitric
Acid for the treatment of severe pain in the throat and for jagged mouth ulcers
associated with offensive saliva.Bromium has previously been described as a
treatment of catarrhal inflammations. It should be reviewed carefully regarding
treatment of tonsils also.
Severe inflammation of the throat, the feeling of
something being stuck, fever, and a pungent body smell are indicative of Hepar
Sulph. Syphilinum 200 or 1000 is very
beneficial in every kind of throat infection when used at the beginning of the
symptoms. The following may also be of use
: Phytolacca + Baptisia + Kali Mur + Calcarea Fluor + Silicea 30 in combination, given three times a day. If the throat is very painful, then Silicea may be substituted by Hepar
Sulph.R Phylotacca + Baptisia + Hepar Sulph + Carbo Veg 30 combined,
three times a day.Chronically inflamed tonsils resistant to everything
else should be treated with Influenzium 200 + Bacillinum 200 + Diphtherinum 200
and Oscillo Coccinum 200, all four combined to be given once, or at the most
twice a day, for three consecutive days during the severity of the illness.
Remedies
Alumen Lac Caninum
Baryta Carb Lachesis
Calcarea Carbonica Lycopodium
Guaiacum