Thursday, June 11, 2009

PHARYNGITIS

It is an inflammation of throat (pharynx and its contents) due to many factors.

  

Causes of Pharyngitis


1) Pesticides on fruits,esp.– grapes, apple
2) Bacterial infection
3) Viral infection

 

Symptoms of Pharyngitis


1) Sore throat
2) Fever
3) Malaise
4) Nausea
5) Headache
6) Tender cervical lymph nodes

 

Investigation for Pharyngitis


1) Throat culture to identify bacteria

   

Facts about Pharyngitis


1) Acute bacterial pharyngitis may cause arthritis, glomerulonephritis
2) Pharyngitis is usually self limiting so antibiotics are not always required

 

Treatment / Home remedies for Pharyngitis


1) To prevent this, improvement of socio-economic hygiene and nutrition is most important
2) Vit-C deficiency is a big reason to cause infections*
3) Gargling with salt water
4) Pinch of turmeric in hot milk also helps
5) Avoid refined sugar and deep fried food
6) Avoid all type of chilled / cold products, e.g:- cold drinks, ice creams

   

Ayurveda approach


According to ayurveda this disease predominantlly involves KAPHA DOSHA. It can be cured completely with the help of ayurvedic medicines and diet. So, ayurvedic treatment strongly recommended in this disorder.


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.