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Pharyngitis is the inflammation of the pharynx that causes pain or scratchiness in the throat. Pharyngitis is mainly caused by infections that may be viral, bacterial or fungal in nature. Among them, a viral infection is the leading cause of pharyngitis. There are non-infectious causes of pharyngitis as well. These include chemical irritants, allergies, acid reflux and irritation from tobacco smoke. Pharyngitis may be acute or chronic.
Pharyngitis has an excellent scope of treatment in the homeopathic system of medicine. Homeopathic medicines suit persons of all age groups. Homeopathy deals with pharyngitis of both, acute as well as chronic origin, very efficiently. Homeopathic remedies aim to reduce inflammation of the pharynx and provide symptomatic relief. Symptoms of pain / scratching in throat, post nasal discharge, cough, headache and fever gets relieved magnificently with homeopathic medicines. Usually antibiotics are prescribed in mainstream medicine to treat pharyngitis cases. This may have some side effects. While homeopathy is side effect-free treatment mode to treat pharyngitis in a natural way.
Pharyngitis arises from several different causes. Homeopathy focuses to address that underlying cause behind pharyngitis for effective recovery. The homeopathic medicines offer complete cure in cases of pharyngitis as the underlying cause is treated from its root. The total time for complete recovery varies from case to case depending on the chronicity of the complaint and the severity of symptoms. It is suggested to take a complete course of homeopathic treatment with guidance of a homeopathic doctor to get best results.
Homeopathy has a wide range of natural medicines to treat pharyngitis. Homeopathic medicines for pharyngitis are decided based on the symptoms in each and every case separately. The potency, dose and repetition of medicines is also finalized from case to case. Homeopathic medicines first help in relieving the symptoms of pharyngitis. Then, they proceed to eradicate the tendency of pharyngitis in chronic / recurrent cases.
One of the main advantages of homeopathy is that it prescribes medicines prepared from natural substances devoid of any chemicals or toxins. In this way, it offers natural treatment that does not have any sort of side effects. They treat pharyngitis in a very gentle manner in the most harmless way.
Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Pharyngitis
Some high-grade homeopathic medicines for pharyngitis are Belladonna, Hepar Sulph, Merc Iod Ruber, Merc Iod Flavus, Merc Sol, Kali Bichrome and Wyethia.
1. Belladonna – For Pharyngitis With Red, Painful Throat
Belladonna is one of the best homeopathic medicine for pharyngitis. The primary indication for using Belladonna is a red, sore and painful throat accompanied by difficult and painful swallowing. There is dryness as well as a lump in the throat. The patient may have dry, tickling cough along with an inflamed throat. High fever also accompanies the sore throat.
When to use Belladonna?
Use of Belladonna is highly recommended to manage pharyngitis with markedly red throat with pain especially when swallowing.
How to use Belladonna?
This medicine can be used in both low and high potencies. In most cases, 30C potency is selected to start with the treatment that can be taken twice or thrice a day.
2. Hepar Sulph – With Sensation Of Plug Of Mucus And Splinter In Throat
Hepar Sulph is beneficial to manage pharyngitis with the sensation of a plug of mucus in the throat. This is attended with a sensation of splinter in the throat. Stitching type of pain is felt in the throat that radiates to the ear. It gets worse when swallowing food.
When to use Hepar Sulph?
This medicine is very helpful for cases of pharyngitis with a plug-of-mucus feeling in the throat and splinter sensation attended with stitching pain extending to the ear.
How to use Hepar Sulph?
One may take this medicine in 30 C potency once or twice a day. For using its high potencies like 200C, one needs to consult a homeopathic physician.
3. Merc Iod Ruber – For Pharyngitis Affecting The Left Side
Merc Iod Ruber is well-indicated in homeopathic treatment for pharyngitis affecting the left side. The main symptoms that point to the use of Merc Iod Rubrum are a swollen, reddened left side of the throat and phlegm in the throat. Cough with white or yellow sputa is also present.
When to use Merc Iod Ruber?
Its use is suggested to deal with left sided pharyngitis with swelling and redness of left side throat and phlegm in throat
How to use Merc Iod Ruber?
This medicine can be taken in 30C potency once or twice a day.
4. Merc Iod Flavus – For Pharyngitis On the Right Side
Merc Iod Flavus is a great homeopathic medicine for pharyngitis affecting the right side. Symptoms for using Merc Iod Flavus are a painful swelling on the right side of the throat and a sensation of a lump in the throat. Cold drinks may relieve the pain. Ulcers on the back of the throat may also occur.
When to use Merc Iod Flavus?
Its use should be highly preferred to manage right sided pharyngitis with swelling, pain and sensation of lump in throat.
How to use Merc Iod Flavus?
This medicine is usually given in 30C power that can be used one to two times a day.
5. Merc Sol – For Pharyngitis When Ulcers Are Present In The Pharynx
Merc Sol is a well-indicated homeopathic treatment for pharyngitis when ulcers are present in the pharynx. The pharynx gets swollen and is bluish red in appearance, and there are ulcers on it. There is a sore, smarting pain in the throat that may extend to the ear. This is also accompanied by a constant need to swallow. There is a marked increase in saliva with this.
When to use Merc Sol?
It is an excellent medicine for pharyngitis with a bluish-red swollen throat with ulcers and pain in the throat extending to the ear.
How to use Merc Sol?
It is advised to use this medicine once or twice a day.
6. Kali Bichrome – For Pharyngitis with Marked Posterior Nasal Discharge
Kali Bichrome is mostly considered in cases of pharyngitis where there is a lot of posterior nasal discharge. There is redness and swelling of fauces with a post nasal drip of mucus. The mucus is tough, stringy and tenacious in nature. A burning sensation in the throat is present along with the above symptoms. Aphthae in the throat may also arise. Swelling and edema of the uvula are other signs that may be noted.
When to use Kali Bichrome?
It is a very effective homeopathic medicine for pharyngitis with post nasal discharge.
How to use Kali Bichrome?
It is recommended to use this medicine in 30C potency once or twice a day.
7. Wyethia – For Itching On Palate
Wyethia works well when there is itching on the palate and dryness in the throat. A constant need to clear the throat attends. A dry, hacking cough may arise with these symptoms. Wyethia is a very useful homeopathic medicine for follicular pharyngitis.
When to use Wyethia?
This medicine should be opted to manage pharyngitis with itchy palate and dryness of throat.
How to use Wyethia?
It works most wonderfully in 30C potency that can be taken twice a day.
Symptoms
The symptoms of pharyngitis include soreness, scratching or pain in the throat, painful swallowing, post nasal discharge (means discharge dripping from the back of the nose into throat) and cough. Accompanying symptoms may include runny nose, headache, fatigue, body ache, fever and swollen lymph nodes in the throat.
Dear Sir, I have been facing a tremendous problem of pharyngitis on right side of my throat from last 8 – 9 years, but now from last few days I am watching that some blood come out from my throat with spit in morning when I wake up from sleep, …… please prescribe me a homeopathic medicine for this disease.
My son shubhendu ,,is suffering from granular pharyngitis for last 20days,,,
During sleep in night,attack of choking occurs .
After that a little thick white mucous,,expectorates
Very difficult breathing ,,,followed by pain in both upper limbs ,,,,
Pl suggest,,,
Respected Sir
I’m having pain in my throat and difficulty in swallowing (pharyngitis) please suggest a suitable medicine
Dear sir I am suffering from pharyngitis since last three years .What should I do.Please help me.Thank you.
I m having recurrent sore throat which develops into a throat infection since ten years ..: it’s worse on the left side
As a person I crave sweets and I m chilly can’t take cold weather … it’s as frequent as every month I take antibiotics
It all started with periods going scanty … they come for only 2 days and come one week early than date …
Dear Sir,
I am diagnosed with GRANULAR PHARYNGITIS by our ENT doctor. English medicines are not suited for
me.
Please suggest good medicine in Homeopathy for speedy recovery.
Thank you
My son is suffering from pharygitis for last three months which leads to sinusitis and eye infection. Tried variou antibiotics , temprarlly relief for few days.Dr.kindly suggest some medicine for this as he is suffering a lot .age 39 years
Dear Dr Sharma
New year wishes. I am writing to ask you about my problem related to GIT. I a a sufferer of hyperacidity for last 10 years. It is very repetitive. Also I have problems in evacuation and I have to go for at least 3 times a day for defecation. Plz suggest suitable remedy
Hello Dr. I have been suffering with throat pain since last 5 days. Fever 99. Difficult swallow . Took bel. 200 no effect. Please help
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Thank you being so good Homeopath!
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Hi Dr Sharma
Shall be grateful if you could suggest some medicine for the following conditions :
Nervousness and trembling of heart And voice during unlocking speaking . Stage fright fullness . Dryness of mouth also .
Thanks
Dear sir My child 5years old suffering from acute pharyangotonsillis I have treated by local pediatrics can’t cure they treat by antibiotics like amoxylin cefixime but it will stay only a month then it will repeated she breath only one hole of nose and mouth.what I do for this
Hi doctor,
My son(12 yr) suffering from pharyngitis (according to local dr.) Symptoms dry cough specially morning. Sir problems create since last one year. Cough just like smoking cough like kharr kharr ans sound . No balgam release when whooping.Plz suggest medicine for my son.
Thanks
HI Doctor Sharma,
I am aged 42 yrs and from the past two years suffering from ACUTE PHARANGYTIS . Have been using antibiotics every now and then and dont want to use anymore. Frequently I get irritation in throat and tongue gets bitter and feel a formation of a white layer on the tongue early morning after sleep. Daily I do gargling with warm water but not getting much relief. Please suggest me a good medicine for my problem.
SIR. Ihave more than 25 yrs dry coughwhich recurres about 1 to 3 months interval with great irritation on left throa with great itching in lt throat.Also follicular irruption on left throat is seen on every attack. after disappearence of courg all problem includinfg follicular irruption is also becomes well. All the allopathic treatment even vellore treatment also become fruitless. So many renoud homemo doctor treatment also become fruitless. So pl can you give any medicine for the patient. pt is 62 yrs old.
Hi Dr. Sharma,
my age is 37. I was searching for pharyngitis treatment in homeo medicine. your given information is useful.
I am suffering from a chronic pharyngitis mostly in right side and dry cough. having painful throat and some time bad smell of pus in tonsils. i am taking belladona 200 once a day (before sleep) from one week. But this time there in no effect. even from the last 2 days the infection moved on my right side gum around wisdom tooth. Please recommend me a medicine for my painful throat. + for my tonsils pus. which is made after every 4 month… it became a cycle of every four month from Mid of Oct 2015. I don’t want tonsillectomy . I am fed up of taking antibiotics after every 4 month. even now my body do not accept any antibiotics. Please Help me.
Thanks a lot.
I am Krishna Chandra .I am suffering from acute pharyngitis and age is 36
Respected Dr, I am 70. Always suffer from attack of chronic pharyngitis whenever I take cold water, cold drinks like Pepsi, Ice cream & even when travel by AC train coaches. Winter is a killing month for me. Cough & fever persist for 10- 15 days. Only take Belladonna 200 every 4 hours to get relief. Suffering for the past 50 yrs. Please suggest some fruitful homeopathy medicines. Thanks & Regards
Sir .mujhe 7 mothe se pharyngitis ka problem hi thorat pe right tonsil pe v inflame huwa hi ek white spot pora hi aur tongue end bhag ki nise right side pe sore redness huwa hi.thorat pe pain nhi hi .alopethic treatment bhut korwaya lekin thik nhi huwa .swab test pe growth streptococcus pyogenes .mila docotor ne koha tonsil ki surgery korne poregi .mujhe mon nhi .aapki medicine pe aisa treatment hi kya jo mujhe bina surgery k thik ho jaye plzz reply me &help me sir
Namaste Dr.Shrma,I am 43 years old .I have been suffering from pharyngitis for 7days. An ENT specialist gave me azithromycin for 5 days. But I am not completely cured.I have a sensation in the left side of the the throat. No pain.In the morning I feel better. Please advise me.
I want to apply medicine Wyethia. So please advice me for application of Wyethia for 12 years children. thanking you.
which time we apply and how many drops we use for12 years children