Bacterial tonsillitis is a disease that is influenced by viral infections. The disease occurs in the form of inflammation, which affects the tonsils between the palate and the tongue. A purulent plaque forms on them. The disease is very easy to diagnose, since the patient feels an acute sore throat when swallowing food.
Causes
As soon as harmful microorganisms have entered the body, they begin to become active, so that for some time the patient can act as a carrier himself and infect others around him. Bacterial tonsillitis can occur as a result of problems with the respiratory tract: the formation of polyps, adenoids, distortion of the nasal septa. Even sinusitis, if it is improperly treated or untimely detected, can cause sore throat. The main reason for the development of the disease is lowered immunity.
And this can be influenced by a lack of vitamins, allergies and the negative influence of the environment - these are the ones that should be treated.
Symptoms
Bacterial tonsillitis can be recognized by the following:
- sore throat
- fever, which is accompanied by a rise in temperature and chills,
- swelling of the tonsils,
- headache,
- pain syndrome in muscles, joints,
- feeling nauseous, upset stool,
- increased fatigue and general malaise,
- submandibular lymph nodes can be enlarged and cause painful sensations,
- swelling of the tonsils and the presence of purulent plaque - vivid symptoms of bacterial sore throat,
- redness of the oral mucosa.
Drug therapy
You can treat bacterial tonsillitis without complications at home. It is necessary to adhere to all the doctor's recommendations regarding the dosage of drugs and observe bed rest.
First of all, the doctor must prescribe drugs to the patient that can overcome the underlying factor and alleviate the symptoms of pathology.
The causative agents of the disease are viruses such as streptococci, pneumococci and much more.
Antibacterial therapy
Treatment of angina of bacterial origin must necessarily include antibacterial drugs of the penicillin series. They are characterized by excellent absorption and few side effects. Pathology can be treated with the following proven antibiotics:
- Amoxiclav;
- Augmentin;
- Flemoklav Salutab.
The presented drugs are developed on the basis of the tandem of amoxicillin and clavulonic acid. You can overcome unpleasant symptoms and the cause of the pathology with the help of macrolide antibiotics and cephalosporins. It:
- Azithromycin;
- Sumamed;
- Cefamandol;
- Cefazolin.
Antiseptics
It is possible to treat a sore throat of bacterial origin at home by using antiseptic medications that have a local effect. They are used to treat affected tonsils. Thanks to them, such pathology symptoms as painful sensations in the throat, swelling of the tonsils, and purulent plaque are relieved.
Antiseptic drugs can be produced in different forms:
- Sprays: Bioparox, Stopangin, Cameton, Hexoral, Faringosept, Ingalipt, Tantum Verde, Lugol.
- Lozenges for sucking: Trakhisan, Sebedin, Faringosept, Anti-Angin.
- Rinsing solutions: Chlorophyllipt, Chlorhexidine, Furacilin, Miramistin, Hexoral.
If the patient is visited by symptoms such as fever and chills, then the treatment cannot do without antipyretic medications. It is advisable to take Paracetamol and Ibuprofen when the temperature rises above 38 degrees. The drugs not only lower the temperature, but also have an anesthetic effect.
Antihistamines
Taking antihistamines at home, you can eliminate such pathology symptoms as swelling of the tonsils and soft palate, and also protect the body from the damage of an allergic reaction. Treatment includes drugs such as:
- Zyrtek;
- Cetrin;
- Zodak;
- Suprastin;
- Diazolin.
Probiotics
The disease can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea. In addition, therapy based on the intake of antibacterial agents leads to disruption of the gastrointestinal tract. To eliminate these unpleasant manifestations, you can take the following drugs at home:
- Acipol;
- Normoflorin;
- Gastrofarm.
Immunomodulators
The most effective medication in this group is Lizobact. He has a local influence. Today, doctors are increasingly prescribing Lizobact for bacterial sore throat. The composition of the medication contains components such as lysozyme and pyridoxime.
The first component is concentrated in human saliva. Possesses antimicrobial effect. Lysozyme creates reliable protection for the throat from the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms. For various reasons, this protection is weakening, and Lizobakt comes to the rescue. The second component of the drug is pyridoxime. It has a healing effect and prevents infections from destroying the mucous membrane.
Lizobact is a unique drug in its composition, so it will not work to find its analogues in the pharmacy. Lizobact is produced in the form of lozenges for resorption. The tablets of the drug should be in the mouth as long as possible. Then Lizobakt will be able to provide the maximum effect.
In the annotation for the remedy, there are no direct indications for the treatment of bacterial sore throat. But the pathology manifests itself in the form of pain and swelling of the tonsils, purulent plaque. Lizobact is able to eliminate the symptoms. In addition, Lizobact enhances the effect of the use of antibacterial agents and brings the healing process closer at home.
Bacteriophages
Treatment of the disease with antibacterial medicines has many disadvantages, including:
- the formation of side effects;
- the resistance of the bacteria to the components of the drug;
- to obtain a positive result, antibiotics are taken to the required number of units, and this negatively affects the state of the body.
So that such phenomena do not arise, but the effect of therapy at home is noticeable, such means as bacteriophages come to the rescue. It is a bacterial cell virus. It turns out that pathogenic microorganisms, just like the human body, can be susceptible to viral diseases. For bacterial sore throat, the following bacteriophages can be used:
- If the ailment is due to streptococcus, then Streptococcal Bacteriophage is used.
- It is advisable to treat staphylococcal infection with Staphilophage.
- Polyvalent pyobacteriophage must be used when the bacterium that caused the pathology is unknown.
Ethnoscience
You can treat tonsillitis of bacterial origin at home using traditional methods. They should be used in combination with medicines. This will enhance the effect of drug therapy and alleviate the general condition of the patient. Treatment of pathology can occur using the following means:
- Finely chop 2 cloves of garlic, place in a container. Add 40 g of dry sage herb, 1 liter of boiling water. Wait 15 minutes and filter. The daily dose is 250 ml, taken in 4 doses.
- Combine a couple of drops of iodine, 5 g of baking soda and a glass of water. Stir and use to gargle.
- Heat a glass of wine, add 20 ivy leaves, a pinch of salt. Use the solution obtained at home to gargle.
- On an empty stomach, consume 10 g of aloe juice. The duration of therapy will be 10 days, and then rest and repeat the treatment course again.
- Finely chop 3 leaves of ficus, pour 2 glasses of vodka. Wait 10 days, filter and treat the throat from the inside. The course of therapy is 4 days.
- Place 3 parts of chamomile, 2 parts of linden. A tablespoon of the collection has a glass of hot water. Hold on the stove for 5 minutes, filter, gargle.
- Combine the following components in equal amounts: chamomile, calamus roots, burnet. Pre-grind them, pour a tablespoon of the collection with 2 glasses of water. Keep on the stove for 10 minutes, and filter the cooled broth, use for rinsing.
- Combine an equal number of shawls, eucalyptus, thyme, agaric, St. John's wort. A tablespoon of the collection has a glass of boiling water. Filter the cooled broth, and then gargle with it.
- Combine equal amounts of horsetail, string, lingonberry leaves, pine buds, St. John's wort, nettle, calamus root. Pour boiling water over the herbs, given that there are 2 glasses of water for 2 tablespoons of the collection. Take a decoction prepared at home 70 ml several times a day.
Surgical therapy
Treatment can take place using surgical methods. The most effective is laser ablation. It burns out deposits. It is advisable to carry out the procedure in case of complications of pathology, for example, when angina has become chronic.
So that the disease does not become the cause of the development of severe complications, it is necessary to carry out prophylaxis in a timely manner and carefully treat your health. To do this, you need to include in the diet foods equipped with vitamins and useful components, lead a healthy lifestyle, protect yourself from stress and play sports.
