Homeopathy treatment for Adenoids
Adenoids are a patch of tissue that is high up in the throat, just behind the nose. They, along with the tonsils, are part of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system clears away infection and keeps body fluids in balance. The adenoids and tonsils work by trapping germs coming in through the mouth and nose.
Adenoids usually start to shrink after about age 5. By the teenage years, they are almost completely gone. By then, the body has other ways to fight germs.
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY:
The nasopharyngeal tonsil, commonly called “adenoids”, is situated at the junction of the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx. It is composed of vertical ridges of lymphoid tissue separated by deep clefts. Covering epithelium is of three types: ciliated pseudostratified columnar, stratified squamous and transitional. Unlike palatine tonsils, adenoids have no crypts and no capsule. Adenoid tissue is present at birth, shows physiological enlargement up to the age of 6 years, and then tends to atrophy at puberty and almost completely disappears by the age of 20.
Blood supply.
Adenoids receive their blood supply from:
1. Ascending palatine branch of facial.
- Ascending pharyngeal branch of external carotid.
- Pharyngeal branch of the third part of maxillary artery.
- Ascending cervical branch of inferior thyroid artery of thyrocervical trunk.
Lymphatics from the adenoid drain into upper jugular nodes directly or indirectly via retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal nodes.
Nerve supply is through CN IX and X. They carry sensation. Referred pain to ear due to adenoiditis is also mediated through them.
Symptoms and signs depend not merely on the absolute size of the adenoid mass but are relative to the available space in the nasopharynx. Enlarged also infected adenoids may cause nasal, aural or general symptoms.
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NASAL SYMPTOMS
(a) Firstly, Nasal obstruction is the commonest symptom. This leads to mouth breathing. Nasal obstruction also interferes with feeding or suckling in a child. As respiration and feeding cannot take place simultaneously therefore a child with adenoid enlargement fails to thrive.
(b) Secondly, Nasal discharge. It is partly due to choanal obstruction, as the normal nasal secretions cannot drain into nasopharynx and partly due to associated chronic rhinitis. The child often has a wet bubbly nose.
(c) Thirdly, Sinusitis. Chronic maxillary sinusitis is commonly associated with adenoids. It is due to persistence of nasal discharge and infection. Reverse is also true that a primary maxillary sinusitis may lead to infected and enlarged adenoids.
(d) Fourthly, Epistaxis. When adenoids are acutely inflamed, epistaxis can occur with nose blowing.
(e) Lastly, Voice change. Voice is toneless also loses nasal quality due to nasal obstruction.
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AURAL SYMPTOMS
(a) Firstly, Tubal obstruction. In other words, Adenoid mass blocks the eustachian tube leading to retracted tympanic membrane also conductive hearing loss.
(b) Secondly, Recurrent attacks of acute otitis media may occur due to spread of infection via the eustachian tube.
(c) Thirdly, Chronic suppurative otitis media may fail to resolve in the presence of infected adenoids.
(d) Fourthly, Serous otitis media. Adenoids form an important cause of serous otitis media in children. The waxing also waning size of adenoids causes intermittent eustachian tube obstruction with fluctuating hearing loss. At last, Impedance audiometry helps to identify the condition.
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GENERAL SYMPTOMS
(a) Adenoid facies. Chronic nasal obstruction and mouth breathing lead to characteristic facial appearance called adenoid facies. Additionally, The child has an elongated face with dull expression, open mouth, prominent also crowded upper teeth and hitched up upper lip. Nose gives a pinchedin appearance due to disuse atrophy of alaenasi. Hard palate in these cases is highly arched as the moulding action of the tongue on palate is lost.
(b) Pulmonary hypertension. Long-standing nasal obstruction due to adenoid hypertrophy can cause pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale.
(c) Aprosexia, i.e. lack of concentration.
Adenoids are subject to physiological enlargement in childhood. Certain children have a tendency to generalized lymphoid hyperplasia in which adenoids also take part. Recurrent attacks of rhinitis, sinusitis or chronic tonsillitis may cause chronic adenoid infection and hyperplasia. Allergy of the upper respiratory tract may also contribute to the enlargement of adenoids.
For adenoids, eat anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting foods. Include fresh fruits like oranges, berries, and papaya rich in Vitamin C. Consume leafy greens, carrots, and bell peppers for Vitamin A. Eat probiotic foods like yogurt and fermented vegetables to improve gut health. Choose lean proteins like fish, chicken, and legumes. Drink warm soups and herbal teas like ginger or turmeric tea for soothing effects. Avoid dairy, processed foods, and sugar, which can increase mucus production. Stay hydrated with lukewarm water and fresh juices to ease throat irritation.
- Green vegetables
- Drinks enough water
- Hygiene and importance of washing hands
- Avoid smoking
- Don’t self-medicate
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- Green vegetables
- Drinks enough water
- Hygiene and importance of washing hands
- Avoid smoking
- Don’t self-medicate
What is Adenoids
Adenoids are a patch of tissue that is high up in the throat, just behind the nose.
Homeopathic Medicines use by Homeopathic Doctors in treatment of Adenoids
- Arsenic Alb
- Belladonna
- Calcarea carb
- Lachesis
- Mercurius
- Sulphur
What is the symptoms of Adenoids
Nasal obstruction
- Nasal discharge
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Sinusitis
- Epistaxis
- Voice change
- Tubal obstruction
- Recurrent attacks of acute otitis media
- Adenoid facies
What is the treatment of Adenoids
- Breathing exercises
- Decongestant nasal drops
- Antihistaminic
- Adenoidectomy
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