Recurrent Tonsillitis
Adenoid Hypertrophy Aaradhya Rajesh•Gender: Female•Age: 8 years (Pediatric)• Chronicity: 3 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- High fever with chills and difficulty swallowing
- Swollen, bright red tonsils with white spots (exudate)
- Enlarged, painful lymph nodes under jaw
- Halitosis (bad breath) and loss of appetite
Clinical Assessment
An 8-year-old schoolgirl from Thrissur presenting with recurrent tonsillitis (6-8 episodes a year). Every episode required 5-7 days of antibiotics, leading to chronic stomach pain and low immunity. ENT recommended tonsillectomy.
Diagnostic Investigations: Throat swab culture showing Streptococcus positive during acute phase; high ASLO titer (340 IU/ml).
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Belladonna was prescribed for acute red throat with high fever and sudden onset, followed by Phytolacca to treat the hard, congested follicular tonsils and clear glandular swelling.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Belladonna and Phytolacca Decandra
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Gargle with warm saline water twice daily during acute phases; avoid sour and fried foods.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 1 year- Acute episode managed without antibiotics in Month 1
- Frequency of tonsillitis episodes reduced to only 1 mild event in 6 months
- ASLO titer dropped to normal (< 200 IU/ml) by Month 8
- Tonsils shrunk to normal size; surgery avoided permanently at 1 year
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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