Thursday, June 11, 2009

ADENOIDS (NASOPHARYNGEAL TONSILS)

Adenoids are the lymphoid tissue of the nasopharynx and is nature's barrier to bacterial invasion. Inflammation and hypertrophy of those lymphoid tissue is called as adenoids.

    

Causes of Adenoids (Nasopharyngeal Tonsils)


1) A certain type of hypertrophy is common in early childhood between 4-14
2) Infections – especially because Streptococcus pyogenes
3) Damp climate


Symptoms of Adenoids (Nasopharyngeal Tonsils)


1) Snoring loudly at night
2) Breath through open mouth giving the vacant face expression
3) Impaired hearing due to obstruction of Eustachian tubes
4) Fever
5) Sore throat
6) Enlarged lymph node around neck


Investigations for Adenoids (Nasopharyngeal Tonsils)


1) Haemogram

   

Therapeutic considerations for Adenoids (Nasopharyngeal Tonsils)


1) Water vapours
2) Avoid fried food, cold drinks, ice creams
3) Fruits should be washed thoroughly to avoid pesticides before eating
4) Regular exercise to reduce swelling
5) Basil leaf juice

 Ayurveda Approach for Adenoids (Nasopharyngeal Tonsils)


According to Ayurveda this is predominantly KAPHA and VATA disorder, this is a non-surgical disease which can be completely cured with the help of ayurvedic medicines and diet. Therefore, ayurvedic medicines are strongly recommended for this problem.


Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919422309088 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.


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Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919850053462 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.