HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR STREP. THROAT
Strep
throat is a bacterial, streptococcus pyogenes, infection that can make your throat feel sore
and scratchy. Strep throat accounts for only a small portion of sore throats.
If
untreated, strep throat can cause complications, such as kidney inflammation or
rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever can lead to painful and inflamed joints, a
specific type of rash or heart valve damage.
Strep
throat is most common in children, but it affects people of all ages. If you or
your child has signs or symptoms of strep throat, see your doctor for prompt
testing and treatment.
Symptoms---Signs and symptoms of strep throat can include:--Throat pain that
usually comes on quickly.Painful swallowing. Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes
with white patches or streaks of pus.. Tiny red spots on the area at the
back of the roof of the mouth (soft or hard palate). Swollen, tender lymph
nodes in your neck.Fever. Headache. Rash. Nausea or vomiting, especially in
younger children.Body aches
It's possible for you or your child
to have many of these signs and symptoms but not have strep throat. The cause
of these signs and symptoms could be a viral infection or some other illness.
That's why your doctor generally tests specifically for strep throat.
It's also possible for you to be
exposed to a person who carries strep but shows no symptoms.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
BELLADONNA 30-Belladonna
is one of the top Homeopathic medicines for strep throat. It is
mainly prescribed in very advanced stages of strep throat infection. The
symptoms indicating use of Belladonna are highly inflamed, swollen, enlarged
tonsils. The throat is also very dry in such cases. Swallowing food and drinks
is also very painful. High fever with intense body heat may be present along
with the inflamed throat. Headache may accompany the above said symptoms.
MERC . SOL. 30-Merc
sol is another excellent remedy for strep throat infection.Here the throat is
very sore and raw, and pain from the throat extends to the ear. Along with the
throat related symptoms, the patient may experience excessive saliva as well.
The cervical glands may also be swollen in such cases. Bad breath is another important
symptom.
HEPAR SULPH 30-Hepar
sulph is very effective when pus points are present in tonsils. A plug-like or
splinter-like sensation is felt in the throat. Along with this, loose, rattling
cough may arise. Yellow coloured expectoration may attend the cough. Hepar
Sulph is also a effective in treating peritonsilar abscess.
PHYTOLACCA DEC. 30-Phytolacca is a very effective Homeopathic medicine for
strep throat where the characteristic symptom is an inflamed throat with heat
and intense burning. The throat, tonsils and fauces are swollen and take on a
dark, red/bluish appearance. The pain from the throat may extend to the ears.
This pain may be shooting in nature.
Lump in the throat is also felt and may be accompanied by a constant desire to
swallow.
STREPTOCOCCINUM 200--Streptococcinum is one of the most reliable and
effective Homeopathic medicines for strep throat infection. It is recommended
in acute as well as chronic strep throat infections. This medicine is capable of breaking the chain of
recurrent strep throat infection by strengthening the immune system of persons
who are susceptible. The symptoms of
Streptococcinum in strep throat are red, swollen throat with painful, inflamed
tonsils and swollen, enlarged nodes in the neck. It is also suitable for
enlarged tonsils, peritonsilar abscess and weakness after streptococcal
infection.
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