Tundikeri ( Tonsillitis )

The disease Tundikeri described in Ayurvedic classics has close similarity with tonsillitis. Tonsillitis is a very common illness found in childhood. Tundikeri is described as Kapha-Raktaja dominant condition. Here, Ayurvedic treatment has a specific utility in the management of Tundikeri.

Causes

1 Bacterial infections

2 Viral infections

3 Decreased immunity

Symptoms

1 Throat pain

2 Dysphagia

3 Malaise

4 Enlargement of lymph nodes

5 Sore throat

6 Fever

7 Headaches

Different Diagnosis

Tonsillitis

Featured

Definition - inflammation of the tonsils of pharynx

Jugulo - Diagastric lymph node enlargement.

* Present

Age - common in child

Symptoms

* Swollen tonsils that project from between the pillars of the fauces and exude white or yellow follicles.

Discharge

* Purulent drainage when pressure is applied to the tonsillar pillars.

2 Adenoiditis

Definition - inflammation of adenoid.

Jugulo Diagastric lymph nodes enlargement

* Absent

Age - common in infants

Symptoms - Swollen adenoids

Discharge - NO

Principal of Treatment

Shodhana Chikitsa ( Panchakarma )

1 Shodhana

2 Pratishyayahara

3 Shothahara

4 Raktaprasadana Chikitsa.

Shamana Chikitsa

Recommended Classical Formulation

1 Tribhuvanakirti Rasa 125 mg TID with warm water after meals.

2 Lakhshmivilasa Rasa 125 mg TID with warm water after meals.

3 Shvasakuthara Rasa 125 mg TID with warm water after meals.

4 Amritarishta 20 ml TID with warm water after meals.

5 Sudharshana Churna 3 gm TID with warm water after meals.

Diet and lifestyle

Pathya ( indications )

1 Rest .light diet .hot fomentations.

Apthya ( Contraindications )

1Cold .oily .sweet and sour food .curd.