Adenoids - Adenoiditis Homeopathy Treatment in Chennai. Medavakkam, Tamil nadu
What is Adenoids?
Adenoids are small tissues located at the back of the throat. They are similar to the tonsils, and are located right above them. Your tonsils can be seen if you look at the back of your throat, but the adenoids aren’t directly visible. Both adenoids and tonsils are part of the immune system, which helps to prevent and fight infection in your body. Adenoids act as a protective measure for children against infection.
Why are Adenoids enlarged?
Because adenoids trap germs that enter the body, adenoid tissue sometimes temporarily swells as it tries to fight off an infection. The swelling sometimes gets better, but sometimes adenoids can get infected.
What is adenoiditis?
Adenoiditis is the condition wherein the adenoids get inflamed and enlarged after getting infected, resulting in problems like respiratory infections and difficulty in breathing.
If your child constantly has a blocked nose, breathes from the mouth or snores, chances are there that he/ she might have enlarged adenoids. Adenoid enlargement is a problem affecting children; those in the 3-10 years age group are the most vulnerable.
What happens if adenoids are not treated?
Having adenoids treated is especially important when repeated infections lead to sinus and ear infections. Badly swollen adenoids can interfere with how the body ventilates the middle ears. This can sometimes lead to infections or temporary hearing loss.
Incidence:
Adenoids are more common in children than adults since adenoid glands get atrophied after a certain period of life. Male children have higher incidences than female children. The reason is unknown. Also, it is more common in children who have allergies
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Who is prone to adenoids?
You could be at the risk of developing adenoiditis if:
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You are below twelve years of age
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You have infection near the nose or throat
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You have any kind of allergy
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You are sick
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You have suffered from swelling in the adenoids since birth
Causes of Adenoids
Adenoids become enlarged while fighting off infection. They may also become enlarged due to
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Recurrent upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
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Nasal allergies
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Pollution
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Enlarged even in the absence of any acute URTI.
Signs and Symptoms of Adenoids:
Swelling of adenoids means it has trapped viruses/bacteria from entering the body. Enlarged adenoids create some symptoms in children like :
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Blocked, stuffy nose
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Running nose
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Ear problems
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Problems sleeping
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Snoring
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Sore throat
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Difficulty swallowing
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Swollen glands in the neck
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Problems breathing through the nose
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Glue ear (fluid buildup in the middle ear, which can cause hearing problems)
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Cracked lips and dry mouth (from breathing problems)
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Sleep apnea (irregular breathing during sleep)
What are the complications of adenoiditis?
If diagnosed at the right time, enlarged adenoids do not create much of a problem. A timely treatment can cure the problem and it might subside gradually too. Some of the complications caused by untreated adenoiditis include:
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Breathing through the mouth
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Speaking with a nasal tone
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Runny nose
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Bad breath
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Dry mouth
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Loud breathing
Homeopathy Treatment for Adenoids
Homeopathic medicines are a natural and safe alternative to surgery in children with enlarged adenoids. Adenoids, when surgically removed, have the tendency to regrow, it has been noted. Homeopathic medicines, on the other hand, focus on strengthening the child’s immune system. Once the immunity is strong, the child becomes less susceptible to recurrent respiratory infections.
Once this key factor leading to enlarged adenoids is treated, the adenoids get the time to shrink and go back to their normal size. Homeopathy treats adenoids in two phases. In the first phase, homeopathic medicines treat the ongoing infection, which is recurrent and generally acute and has caused the condition in the present moment. In the second phase, these medicines build immunity to prevent chronic respiratory infections.
