International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Tonsillitis is a type of pharyngitis that has a rapid onset. It is most commonly caused by a viral infection and about 5% are caused by a bacterial infection. Symptoms include sore throat, swollen tonsils, chills, pain with enlargement of the tonsils and tender lymph nodes around neck and jaw. Complications include Peritonsillar abscess and middle ear infection. Homeopathic medicines are very effective in acute tonsillitis as well as in recurrent tonsillitis.