Tonsillitis
About Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection. In tonsillitis, the tonsils are enlarged, red, and often coated partly or entirely by a substance that is either yellow, gray, or white. Tonsillitis usually occurs as part of a pharyngitis (throat infection) and begins with sudden sore throat and painful swallowing.
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What Causes Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is contagious and can be spread from person to person by contact with the throat or nasal fluids of someone who is already infected. If tonsillitis is caused by bacteria, with antibiotic treatment, the illness is usually cured within 1 week. However, it may take several weeks for the tonsils and swollen glands to return to normal size. If tonsillitis is caused by viruses, the length of illness depends on which virus is involved. Usually, people are almost completely recovered within 1 week.
What Can I Do About Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis can be diagnosed by performing a rapid strep test, also called a throat culture. If the cause of the tonsillitis is bacteria such as strep, antibiotics are given to cure the infection. The antibiotics may be given as a one-time injection, or by a 10-day course of antibiotic pills. If antibiotic pills are used, they must be taken for the full course. Rest to allow the body to heal. Fluids, especially warm (not hot), or very cold fluids may soothe the throat. Gargle with warm salt water or suck on soothing anesthetic lozenges containing benzocaine or similar.
Additional information
In extreme cases surgery to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) may be necessary for some people.
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of Tonsillitis.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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A, C (large doses)
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Minerals :-
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Iron Phosphate & Potassium Chloride (available combined in many cold and flu formulas), Zinc, Silica, Calcium
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Amino Acids :-
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Food Supplements :-
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Rutin + Bioflavonoids
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Herbs :-
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Garlic, Golden Seal, Echinacea, Slippery Elm Lozenges.
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Notes :-
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(Plus herbs and nutrients often available combined in specific formulas for purifying the blood. See related items.)
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Caution: Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
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