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Nose, Throat & Voice
Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils with symptoms of pain, swelling, and difficulty swallowing
Overview
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, causing sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and other unpleasant symptoms. Homeopathic remedies can help alleviate the condition and support the body's natural healing process.
Remedies often used
The right one depends on your exact symptoms, not just the name of the problem. The Remedy Finder compares them for you.
Throbbing pain in tonsils that extends to the ears
- Tonsils are red, swollen, and inflamed
- Throbbing, radiating pain in the tonsils and ears
- Dry, sore, and tender throat
Pricking pains in the tonsils
- Tonsil abscess that breaks but does not heal properly
- Chronic or recurrent tonsillitis
- Sensitivity to cold air
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Streptococcin
Intense restlessness
- High fever
- Inflamed, swollen tonsils
- Bright red, inflamed throat
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Phytolacca decandraShooting pains into the earsHepar sulphurSensation of splinters or fish bones in the throatApis mellificaSwollen, puffed tongue and uvula that hangs down, causing suffocationBaryta carbonicaFrequent pus formation of tonsils upon catching coldLaurocerasusAudible rolling of drink through esophagus and intestinesOpiumDifficulty swallowing fluids, which come back out through the noseBromiumSpasm of the glottis causing sudden difficulty breathingIgnatia amaraPain and suffering in the throat that is relieved by swallowing or worse between swallowingTuberculinum bovinum kentFrequent tonsil infectionsThuja occidentalisIndurated and narrowing of the cardiac orifice with pain immediately after eatingIodiumMercurius iodatus flavusSwollen, inflamed tonsils, especially on the right sideLycopodium clavatumInfection spreading from right to leftLachesis mutusThroat feels hot, with a sensation of a lump and pain radiating to the ear
GunpowderUlcerative inflammation of the mouth
Rhus toxicodendronOedematous swelling of the throat with choking sensation on swallowing liquidsMercurius solubilisThickly coated, offensive-smelling tongueMercurius iodatus ruberOffensive, putrid salivaCalcarea iodataBaryta muriaticaFeeling of a plug or obstruction in the throatCalcarea phosphoricaPale, large swelling of the tonsilsAlumenGreatly swollen tonsils and glandsNot sure which fits? The app compares all 26 remedies against your symptoms.
Get the appSee a doctor if
- Severe difficulty swallowing or breathing
- High fever that persists for more than a few days
- Swelling or pus in the throat that is getting worse
- Symptoms that do not improve with self-care within a week
Everyday tips
- Get plenty of rest and stay hydrated by drinking lots of fluids
- Gargle with warm salt water to soothe the throat
- Avoid irritants like smoke and strong scents that can further aggravate the throat
- Use a humidifier to keep the air moist and ease breathing
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