These two almond-shaped lymphatic glands are located in the back of the throat. Tonsils act as filters and fighters of bacteria and guard the throat and nasal passages from invading germs. Sometimes, the tonsils themselves can become swollen and infected causing a sore throat, hoarseness, fever and flu-like symptoms. Streptococcal bacteria are often the culprit causing tonsillitis.
Alternative medicine is an appropriate early treatment for a mild case of adult tonsillitis.
However, if this condition does not respond to natural therapies within 3-4 days the infection may be bacterial and necessitate the intervention of an osteopathic physician or conventional medical doctor. The natural remedies of alternative therapies may then be a beneficial complement to the conventional prescription. Read about them here and then discuss with your doctor to determine if they might be helpful for your tonsillitis. Complementary And Alternative Therapies Consult a competent specialist in each treatment modality for individual assessment or additional information. Pressure is applied with the fingers to stimulate specific acupoints that correlate with the tonsils to reduce inflammation.