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Tonsillitis is inflammation of tonsils which are caused by both viruses and bacteria.
Symptoms Of Tonsillitis
- The most predominant symptom of tonsillitis is a sore throat. Young children may refuse to eat due to the painful nature of tonsillitis.
- Other symptoms may include drooling as a result of pain or difficulty swallowing.
- Bad breath or fever symptoms.
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Treatment Of Tonsillitis
Symptomatic treatment is required for causes which are viral. If the tonsils are swollen and have the appearance of large white sores, the child will need antibiotics for effective treatment of bacterial infection.
The general rule is to try and keep the tonsils for children under the age of four. However, if a child has recurring tonsillitis with a bacterial infection in the throat, which is making eating properly difficult, impacting their growth accompanied with snoring due to a child battling to breathe, the doctor will suggest removing them.
Natural Treatments For Tonsillitis
- A soothing drink of chamomile tea with honey and lemon and sucking on ice lollies can soothe and heal an inflamed throat.
- Gargling with a quarter teaspoon of salt dissolved in 250ml lukewarm water can also help if your child has accomplished gargling yet.
- Running a humidifier or steaming can also help.
- Consulting a homeopath about Byronia and Lachesis Muta can also help remedy sore and inflamed tonsils.
When Is It Necessary To Seek Professional Help For Tonsillitis?
It is vital to treat a sore throat. When left untreated the risk of secondary infections like rheumatic fever is higher. A peritonsillar abscess, also known as Quinsy is another complication which can occur with leaving tonsillitis untreated. In such case, treatment will involve surgery.
Be on the look-out for the following signs:
- A child stops talking
- Refuses to eat
- Experiences persistent sore throat and fever symptoms
In such cases, a medical professional needs to be consulted.
Thankfully I’m not at this stage yet. I heard many stories of how sick a child can get from tonsils. I think mine was removed when I was about 7. My mom told me she didn’t want us to get sick.
Both my sisters had their tonsils removed when they were young and I never had any problems with my tonsils so I kept mine but then about 5 years ago I got so ill and had to have my tonsils removed urgently and the process was appalling – it took me a full 6 weeks to recover fully because I had complication after complication. I wish my parents had mine removed as a kid because as I understand it the recovery is so much easier for youngsters. Neither of my kids has ever had problems with their tonsils though so I don’t have any reason to remove theirs.
Can they be removed without being ill but as a choice just incase the child may get sick?
Honestly I’m not sure Kamo. I would think that there would need to be a reason to have tonsils removed. Both my sisters had theirs removed when they were kids but I didn’t. Unfortunately I got ill about 7 years back and the doctor had to remove my tonsils. I can say that having your tonsils removed as an adult is no joke. My recovery from a c-section was easier than that. It took me weeks to recover and I had numerous issues recovering including thrush in my mouth which was horrible. I also got sick so many times just after having them removed, I think due to my lowered immune system. If you want to know about getting tonsils removed and what it entails plus requirements I recommend you contact an ENT specialist for information.
Tonsilitis can be really painful and make the child sick. Having experienced Tonsilitis as a kid, I can identify with the pain and discomfort. It is so important that professional treatment is sought beyond a point, as even the growth of the child can be hampered because of the tonsilitis condition.
Yes it is a terrible illness that can cause so much discomfort!
Saving this article to use the natural remedies for the next time we have a case of tonsillitis in our house.
I’m glad you are finding these tips helpful Chantelle!
Chamomile tea really helps I know from experience.
Thank you for sharing this valuable information will definitely help. 🤗
My son often suffers from this,however it hasn’t gotten that bad that we need to have them removed yet. The tips for the home remedies is always helpful
The taught of this is so heart breaking, but the information will help. Thank you