Recurrent Tonsillitis
Pediatric Cases Sanjay•Gender: Male•Age: 8 years (Pediatric)• Chronicity: 18 months
Presenting Complaints & History
- Recurrent severe throat pain and painful swallowing
- High-grade fever (103°F) with chills
- Bilateral enlarged tonsils with follicular exudates
- Chronic bad breath (halitosis)
- Frequent school absences
Clinical Assessment
Diagnosed with chronic follicular tonsillitis, requiring antibiotic courses every 4-6 weeks for the past year and a half.
Diagnostic Investigations: Throat swab positive for Streptococcus pyogenes; ESR of 45 mm/hr; WBC of 14,000 cells/cu.mm.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional Calcarea Carbonica combined with acute Belladonna and Mercurius Solubilis to resolve the active infection and prevent future inflammation.
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Warm saline gargles thrice daily; avoidance of cold drinks and processed sugar; maintaining proper hydration with warm soups.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 8 months- Zero recurrences of high-grade throat infections
- Tonsils regressed to normal, pink tissue (Grade I)
- Complete resolution of halitosis and throat pain
- ESR normalized to 12 mm/hr; school attendance fully restored
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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