ADENODS is a common problem in children. Homoeopathy offers customized treatments to cure enlarged adenoids and tonsils and it also enhances the body’s immunity to fight recurrent infections. The adenoids are also known as PHARYNGEAL TONSIL or NASOPHARYNGEAL TONSIL.
1) Some of the facts about adenoids:
• The adenoids most commonly found in the children and shrink over time until they disappear by adulthood.
• The adenoids are small patches of tissue. Adenoids located at the back of the throat. The adenoids and tonsils work by trapping germs coming in through the mouth and nose. Like lymph nodes, adenoids are part of the immune system and are made of the same type of tissue (lymphoid tissue).
SIGN & SYMPTOMS OF ADENOIDS:
• blocked, a stuffy nose.
• ear problems.
• problems sleeping.
• Snoring.
• sore throat.
• difficulty swallowing.
• swollen glands in the neck.
• problems breathing through the nose.
• glue ear or otitis media with effusion (fluid build-up in the middle ear, which can cause hearing problems).
2) ACTION OF HOMEOPATHY IN ADENOIDS:
• The good homeopathic treatment during childhood creates healthier adults.
• The homeopathic treatment is a safe treatment.
• Fast action response.
• Natural and scientific.
• Immune booster.
• Easy to give SWEET PILLS.
3) ADENOIDS: – HOMEOPATHY VS SURGERY:
Adenoids usually shrinking when the child grows older so, homeopathy is definitely a better option.
Surgery is the last option not the first option of treatment for adenoids.
Adenoidectomy should be done only severe long persisting cases.
4) COMMONLY INDICATED HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES FOR ADENOIDS:
• SULPHUR
• CALAREA – CARB
• BARYTA – CARB
• LACHESIS
• ALLIUM – CEPA
• TUBERCULINUM
**But the final prescription of the medicines is depending upon the proper case study of the patient.
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