How to Heal Tonsils and Throat

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Hello,

About six months ago, I returned to the US from a two week trip in India. I picked up a bad throat infection from the airport. My tonsils were extremely swollen and had white patches. But, I did not feel bad or have flu like symptoms.

When I got back to the US, I developed a cough and it turned into pneumonia. I tested negative for strep, covid, mono, etc. I even had a 40 infectious disease panel done to rule out rarer diseases, as I traveled across rural areas.

I was on around 7 or 8 antibiotics to combat this. I developed very bad gastro symptoms as a result, and could hardly eat more than 100g food in a day.

Finally, I recovered from this, but at around month 5 I developed strep throat. I received antibiotics again, but about two months later, my throat is still red, my tonsils are swollen and have large blood vessels.

My doctor merely suggested to get them out, but due to complicating factors, surgery is risky (my BMI is 46.9).

I really don't want surgery, and I want my throat to heal. I do scrape my tongue and take ashwagandha every day. I occasionally drink tulsi tea. I eat all veg. I also really want to lose weight, but I'm unsure how.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Dr. M.Sushma · Accepted Answer

Tejal, since you’ve had recurring throat infections, heavy antibiotic use, and now swollen tonsils, it’s important to boost immunity, heal your throat naturally, and manage your weight 
1.	Divya Sitopaladi Churna – Take ½ teaspoon with honey twice a day. 
	2.	Divya Swasari Pravahi – Take 1-2 teaspoons with warm water, 
	3.	Divya Mulethi Churna (Licorice Powder) – Mix ½ teaspoon with honey or warm water and take once a day.
	4.	Divya Giloy Ghan Vati – 1 tablet twice a day with warm water 
	5.	Patanjali Triphala Churna – Take 1 teaspoon at night with warm water 
	6.	Medohar Vati – 1 tablet twice a day before meals 
Steam inhalation with turmeric water or ajwain (carom seeds) twice daily.
Gargle with salt water + turmeric every morning and night.
Drink warm tulsi, mulethi, and ginger tea throughout the day.
Avoid cold, sour, and spicy foods (no curd, citrus fruits, or fried foods).no sugar no dairy except butter milk 
Eat light, home-cooked food – moong dal, vegetables, whole grains.
Walk for at least 30 minutes daily.
Drink 3-4 liters of warm water daily.
Early dinner (before 7 PM).

Dr. Narendrakumar V Mishra · Answer

Avoid chilled and packed food. 
OroT gargle twice a day 
Tab.Septillin 
2-0-2
Kofol for chewing

Dr. Prashant Kumar · Answer

Hello Tejal
Please avoid cold water, cold drink, junk food, oily food and sweets 
You get best results in 1 month continue these medicine mentioned below
1.Multani Kuka Throat - 2 Tablet 3 time a day with lukewarm water after meal
2.1) cap tonsari 1-0-1 after food 
2) Laxmi Vilas ras - 1 Tablet 2 time's a day after meal
3) Syrup Kuka - 10ml morning and evening after meal lukewarm water
4) triphala choorna - 1 teaspoon with glass warm water at bedtime

Precautions - stop mouth breathing at night it cause more thorat infection 
- gargle with salt mix with hot water any time in a day 
If any doubt comment below

Dr. Harsha Joy · Answer

Hello Tejal, In Ayurveda, your symptoms could indicate an imbalance in the Pitta dosha, which can lead to inflammation in the throat and weakened digestive fire (Agni). To support healing and reduce inflammation, you can try soothing herbs like licorice, honey with turmeric, and gargling with warm salt water. Additionally, incorporating a diet that supports gut health and balances Pitta, such as cooling and easily digestible foods, would be beneficial. Since you’re dealing with acid reflux and allergies as well, focusing on foods that reduce excess acidity, like cooked vegetables, whole grains, and avoiding fried, spicy, or acidic foods, might help. Could you share if you’ve had any tests for bacterial or fungal overgrowth in the gut, as this can often be a side effect of prolonged antibiotic use? Also, how is your digestion and elimination, and have you noticed any changes in your weight or energy levels since the infections started?

Dr. Nikitha N · Answer

Hello 
Immunity has to be improved first.
Even mouth breathing in sleep will lead to recurrent throat infections.
As you taken long time antibiotics definitely stomach issues will be there.

Your weight concern first tonsils infection and stomach issues as to be cleared then can concentrate on weight loss.

Avoid cold things, aerated juices and fruit juice, processed food, red meat

Do gargling with hot water and salt pich of turmeric twice daily for week .
Take a steam.
Pratice the nose breathing daily so if u have snoring problem will help you.
1) cap tonsari 1-0-1 after food 
2) Laxmi Vilas ras 1-0-1 after food 
3) dabur honitus hot sip daily twice morning and evening 
4) triphala choorna 0-0-1/2tsf with glass warm water at bedtime

Do walking for hour 30 mins in morning and evening.

Do follow this for 15 days and contact me then further guidance can be given .

Thank you

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