Definition
Inflammation of one or both the tonsils with the tendency to suppuration is called quinsy or peritonsillar abscess.
Symptoms
- Fever
- Severe throat pain
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Pain in ears
- Bad breath
Homeopathy for Quinsy
The homeopathic line of treatment will depend on the acute state of the condition. In case of high fever with severe difficulty in breathing or choking sensation, help from a specialist is advocated. Homeopathic medicines can be used in mild to moderate cases of quinsy. The medicines can be taken every hour until there is a relief.
Homeopathic medicines for Quinsy
Aconite
The first stage of inflammation with a red throat, difficulty in swallowing and speaking with burning, pricking and contracting sensation. The patient is anxious, impatient with extreme uneasiness in fever.
Baryta
An unmistakable medicine for tonsillar affections. It is given at the beginning of affection when there are no special symptoms calling for Acon.
Hepar
Severe pain in throat radiating to ear, splinter-like sensation while swallowing food. Fever with chills.
Apis
The patient always chilly, and afraid of open-air, yet cannot bear closed room; hot, but not thirsty; much swelling of tonsils and mucous membrane, as if stung by a bee; stinging pains
Sulph
Quinsy constantly recurring
The above information on homeopathic therapeutics for quinsy is extracted from the book – Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica by Dr. Clarke. You can read this book in Zomeo Homeopathic Software.
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