Tonsils are masses of lymphoid tissue located in the back of the throat, one on each side, right and left. They act as a first defense mechanism to fight germs, bacteria and viruses that can be inhaled or swallowed. Tonsils are very prone to becoming inflamed, swollen and infected. In some cases, white spots may appear on the tonsils. This can have several causes. The first reason that can cause white spots on the tonsils is tonsillitis. It refers to inflammation of the tonsils that can occur due to various infectious agents, including viral and bacterial. The next major cause is strep throat. Strep throat is a type of throat infection caused by a bacteria called Group A beta – hemolytic streptococci. It results in inflammation and pain in the throat and tonsils. It is common in school-age children. If it is not treated properly in time, complications may arise. These include inflammation of the kidneys (glomerulonephritis) and rheumatic fever, which refers to inflammation that affects the joints, heart, skin and nervous system. The third cause may be tonsil stones. These indicate an accumulation of white or yellow hard lumps in the crypts of the tonsils, consisting of germs, debris and hard minerals such as calcium. These are medically known as tonsilloliths. They are not harmful, but can lead to bad breath and sore throat. Another cause may be infectious mononucleosis (also called kissing disease). It refers to a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus that spreads easily from person to person, mainly through infected saliva. This causes a sore throat, swollen tonsils, swollen lymph nodes in the neck and armpit, fatigue, headache, fever and rash. Other causes may include: thrush (fungal infection that affects the mouth and throat), leukoplakia (a condition that causes white spots in the mouth that can in some cases be a pre-cancerous condition) and oral cancer. Depending on the cause behind white spots on the tonsils, other symptoms may occur. These include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, coughing, bad breath, fever, nasal congestion, sneezing and headache.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathic medicines can prove to be very effective in cases of white spots on the tonsils. These drugs are derived from natural substances and work in the most natural and harmless way, without side effects, to remove white spots from the tonsils. They can also effectively relieve any symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, coughing and bad breath. These medications target the cause behind white spots on the tonsils for effective recovery. In homeopathy, the medicine most suitable for a particular case is selected after detailed case analysis based on individual symptoms. So, it is advisable to use a homeopathic medicine after your case has been assessed by a homeopathic doctor. Self-medication should be avoided. Homeopathy is recommended for mild to moderate cases. In severe cases of white spots on the tonsils, such as laryngitis, and in cases with serious accompanying complaints such as high fever, difficult breathing, blood in the mucus, help should be sought with conventional treatment.
Homeopathic medicines for white spots on tonsils
1. Hepar Sulph – For white pus spots on tonsils
Hepar Sulph is a highly recommended medicine for treating cases of white pus spots on the tonsils. In cases where this is necessary, the tonsils are red and swollen. Pain is felt in the throat while swallowing. Pain from the throat can extend to the ears. There may be a loose cough and coughing up yellow mucus. A feeling of a mucus plug is felt in the throat. In addition to the above complaints, there may be a fever. While suffering from fever, chills and chills are clearly visible. Hepar Sulph helps fight infections effectively, removes pus stains and also manages the associated symptoms excellently.
2. Merc Sol – With bad breath and excessive salivation
Merc Sol is the next highly effective medicine for controlling white spots on tonsils, bad breath and excessive salivation. The tonsils are enlarged, swollen and red with white spots. Palpable during swallowing, there is pain in the throat that extends to the ears. The uvula feels elongated. A burning sensation or heat is felt in the throat. In some cases, ulcers can be seen on the tonsils. There may be a feeling of something hanging in the throat. Large chunks of mucus come out of the throat. With the above complaints, the voice can become hoarse.
3. Kali Mur – For white or grayish white spots
Kali Mur is very useful in treating cases of white or grayish white spots on the tonsils. Roughness or dryness is felt in the throat. Tonsils are very inflamed and swollen. Swallowing is very painful. Even the softest food and water cause pain when swallowing. The throat feels cold. There is an expectoration of thick white mucus or mucus of cheesy lumps from the throat. The slime lumps have a foul odor and taste. In some cases there is coughing up of tough, fibrous mucus from the throat.
4. Phytolacca – With a burning sensation in the throat
This medicine is very useful in treating white spots on the tonsils accompanied by a burning sensation in the throat. On examination, the tonsils appear enlarged and dark red, purple, or blue. There is a feeling of a lump/clot in the throat. The problem is more serious on the left side of the throat. The throat feels dry. It gets worse in the morning and evening. There are difficulties in swallowing, accompanied by pain. When swallowing there is a kind of shooting pain that extends to the ears. Pain is felt in the throat, which increases when consuming hot drinks. There is an urge to hawk and clear one’s throat. This is accompanied by coughing. In some cases that require it, there is a discharge of mucus from the posterior nostrils into the throat. The mucus comes loose with great difficulty. There may be an enlargement of the uvula.
5. Baryta Carb – For pus stains on tonsils
Baryta Carb is also well indicated for treating pus spots on the tonsils. When this medicine is needed, there is difficulty swallowing and fever. There may be sticky mucus in the throat. There is excessive salivation, accompanied by the above-mentioned complaints. There is a feeling of a lump in the throat. It is made worse by swallowing solid food. When swallowing saliva, a stinging sensation is felt in the throat. When this medicine is needed, the complaint often moves from the right to the left side of the throat. In some cases, the tonsils can become hard.
6. Lac Caninum – For deep red, enlarged tonsils with white spots on them
This medicine is beneficial for cases where the tonsils are enlarged, deep red with white spots on them. The white spots are present on both tonsils where this medicine is needed. A feeling of fullness is felt in the throat that disturbs sleep at night. There is pain in the throat that is made worse by drinking fluids. The throat is also sensitive to outside touch. The uvula is swollen and elongated. A prickling sensation is felt in the throat, as if the throat is full of sticks. You may also experience a tickling feeling in the throat. The upper part of the throat feels constricted. This results in a dry cough. A lump is felt on the right side of the throat. The throat may also feel burned.