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प्यार दिन के किस समय में बेहतर है यह बात प्रेमी जोड़ों के दिमाग में आता रहता है तो यह आश्चर्य करने के लिए यह असामान्य नहीं है और जब आप अपने  पार्टनर के साथ किसी भी समय अकेले हो, आप और आपके  पार्टनर दोनों उत्तेजित  हो सकते है और यह सोचना बिलकुल सामान्य है कि सेक्स ज्यादा उत्तेजनापूर्ण हो सकता है अगर उसे दिन के किसी खास समय पर किया जाए | यहाँ तक सेक्स विशेषज्ञों कि भी राय है कि ऐसा करने का कोई समय नहीं है जिसे पूर्णत; यह कहा जा सके कि वो सेक्स करने के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त  समय है मगर समय के कारण हमारे शरीर अलग अलग तरह से प्रतिक्रिया देता है और समय के चुनाव में वो प्रतिक्रियाये एक बहुत महत्वपूर्ण कारण बन सकता है |

एक शोध के अनुसार पुरुषो के लिए सुबह का समय और महिलाओ के लिए दोपहर का समय सेक्स करने के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त माना गया है| हम कुछ शोध और आंकड़े के अनुसार घंटे दर घंटे के हिसाब से आपके लिए सेक्‍स करने का सबसे अच्छा समय लेकर आये हैं जो आपके और आपके पार्टनर के लिए शारीरिक जरुरत और हॉर्मोन के हिसाब से ज्यादा सही हो सकता है |
सुबह  4:00 से 5:00 के बीच का समय 

सुबह में सेक्स कभी कभी एक कल्पना से ज्यादा और कुछ नहीं लगता है , क्यूंकि इस समय हमारे आँखों में नींद होती है, रात के पसीने से शरीर में बदबू , ड्रैगन की तरह बदबूदार साँसे और शायद हैंगओवर मगर वास्तव में सुबह में सेक्स करना स्वास्थ्यप्रद  है क्यूंकि इस समय पुरुष के शरीर में टेस्टोस्टेरोन का स्तर पूरे दिन की तुलना में सबसे ज्यादा होता है |सुप्रसिद्ध सायको सेक्सोलाजिस्ट  डॉ० बी० के० कश्यप  के अनुसार जब पुरुष के शरीर में टेस्टोस्टेरोन का स्तर अधिक हो और उसने अच्छे से आराम किया हो , उसके पास सेक्स के दौरान खर्च करने के लिए बहुत अच्छी ऊर्जा होती है और इस अधिक एनर्जी के कारण वो सेक्स में लम्बे समय तक परफॉरमेंस दे पाता है | आपकी महिला पार्टनर इस बात को नहीं समझ पाएंगी कि आपके अन्दर क्या आया है मगर जो उनके अंदर गया है उसके कारण वो आपसे और ज्यादा प्यार करेंगी |
जिन पुरुषो को स्पंदन दोष (इरेक्टाइल डिसफंक्शन) की शिकायत है , उनके लिए सेक्स करने के लिए सुबह का समय सबसे उपयुक्त होता है और इसी समय हार्मोन ऑक्सीटोसिन का स्तर अपने शरीर में सबसे अधिक हैं| यह हार्मोन न केवल मूड में सुधार लाने के लिए मदद करता है और यह एक प्राकृतिक दर्द निवारक के रूप में भी कार्य करता है और सेक्स को अधिक सुखद बना सकता हैं| सुबह सेक्स के कारण एंडोर्फिन हॉर्मोन रक्त दवाब और मानसिक तनाव के स्तर को कम करता है जिससे दिन को और अधिक आराम के लिए बनाता है | सुबह का सेक्स शरीर में IgA के स्तर को बढ़ा कर हमारी प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली को मजबूत करता है | IgA एक एंटीबॉडी है जो संक्रमण से हमारी रक्षा करती है | सेक्स के क्लाइमेक्स के समय एस्ट्रोजन और टेस्टोस्टेरोन नामक रसायन रिलीज़ होते है जिससे हमारी त्वचा और बालो के टोन और बनावट में सुधार होता है|

दोपहर 12:00 से 15:00 के बीच का समय 

जो जोड़े संतान की कामना करते है उन्हें दोपहर के समय सेक्स का आनंद जरुर उठाना चाहिए क्यूंकि एक महिला की प्रजनन प्रणाली इन घंटों के दौरान सबसे अच्‍छी होने के साथ साथ वीर्य उत्‍पादन की भी अच्छी गुणवत्ता होती है| यह बात गौर करने लायक है कि इन समय के दौरान असुरक्षित सेक्स करने का फल आपकी महिला पार्टनर के गर्भवती बन कर हो सकता है | कुछ स्वास्थ्य विशेषज्ञ यह भी मानते है कि दोपहर में किये सेक्स से लम्बे और मजबूत ओर्गास्म तक पहुचने की संभावना भी बढ  जाती है |

रात 8:00 से 11:00 के बीच का समय 

लंबे दिनों की मेहनत, व्यस्त कार्यक्रम और तनाव के कारण कुछ पुरुषों के लिए रात में सो पाना कठिन हो जाता है चाहे वो कितने भी थके हुए क्यूँ ना हो | एक सुरक्षित और प्राकृतिक विधि जिसमे आपको चैन की नींद सोने में मदद करता है, वह है सम्भोग या सेक्स की क्रिया में संलग्न होना है |
सेक्स हमारे दिमाग में कुछ रासायनिक प्रतिक्रियाओं के बाद हमें उत्साह की भावनाओं को प्रदान करता है | चरमोकर्ष के बाद हमारा शरीर ऑक्सीटोसिन , एंडोर्फिन और सेराटोनिन जैसे हार्मोंस को रिलीज़ करता है जो संतोष प्रदान करने वाला और दर्द निवारक का काम करता है और इसके साथ साथ सेक्स तनाव और अवसाद को भी कम करता है और जिसके कारण शरीर के अंदर आराम और शांतिपूर्ण भावना आती है और पुरुष चैन की नींद सो पाता है |

अन्तिम निष्कर्ष 
अगर सेक्स चिकित्सक से यह पुछा जाए कि दिन का कौन सा समय सेक्स के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त है तो जवाब आएगा कोई नहीं क्यूंकि दिन या रात के किसी भी समय आप सेक्स कर सकते हो जब तक आप और आपकी पार्टनर संतुष्ट और खुश है मगर समय का प्रभाव केवल शरीर में होने वाले बदलाव पर निर्भर करता है और उस हिसाब से सुबह में किया हुआ सेक्स सबसे महत्वपूर्ण है ठीक उसी तरह जैसे भोजन में सुबह में की जाने वाली नाश्ता | मगर अगर दिन कि शुरुवात ओर्गास्म या परम सुख से किया जाए तो इसमें क्या परेशानी है | यही आप सेक्स को नींद और रिलैक्स के लिए करना चाहते है तो रात्री सबसे उपयुक्त समय है मगर आप संतान प्राप्ति के लिए सम्भोग का आनंद लेना चाहते है तो दिन का समय और अगर आप अपने दिन को उर्जावान बनाना चाहते है तो सुबह सबसे उपयुक्त समय है | इसका मतलब यह हुआ कि परिस्तिथि और इंसान के जरुरत के अनुसार सेक्स का समय निश्चय किया जा सकता है |

Cancer is one of the most fatal diseases in the world. Stomach cancer is also known as 'Gastric cancer'. Like other diseases, it is crucial that it gets identified in the early stages and gets treated before it reaches the incurable stage. Like other forms of cancer, the exact cause of stomach cancer is still not yet known. However, certain things make stomach cancer more likely to happen.

The possible causes of stomach cancer are given below:

Some of these causes apply to nearly all forms of cancer. However, some of them only apply to stomach cancer.

1. Smoking
2. Obesity
3. Bad diet
4. Stomach surgery for an ulcer
5. Type-A blood
6. Epstein-Barr virus infection
7. Genetics
8. Asbestos
9. Exposure to certain materials in certain industries
10. Helicobacter pylori bacteria
11. Gastritis
12. Anemia
13. Polyps 

Some of the symptoms of stomach cancer are:

Stomach cancer like all other forms of cancer has various stages and it is crucial that it is diagnosed in the early stages so that the progression of it is stymied. At first, the symptoms of stomach cancer include indigestion, loss of appetite, slight nausea, heartburn and the feeling of being bloated after a meal.

However, indigestion and heartburn, doesn't always mean that you have stomach cancer, but if these conditions persist, you should visit a doctor to rule out the possibility of stomach cancer.

The growth of the tumor in your stomach can lead to various serious symptoms too, such as:

1. Stomach pain
2. Heartburn
3. Blood in your stool
4. Weakness or exhaustion
5. Vomiting
6. Diarrhea and constipation
7. Weight loss for no apparent reason
8. Swelling in your stomach
9. Trouble in swallowing
10. Eyes and skin turn yellowish

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!

Bell’s palsy is a neurological condition that results in a temporary paralysis of the facial muscles. This paralysis or muscle weakness occurs when the cranial nerve responsible for controlling the facial muscles become compressed, swollen or inflamed. When this happens one side of the face may become stiff or can droop. You may experience trouble laughing, smiling or closing the eye located on the side of the face that has become affected.

Most often the condition of Bell’s palsy is temporary that will go away in a few days to a few weeks time. People between the age group of 16 and 60 years are at a risk of developing Bell’s palsy. The exact reasons why the cranial nerve becomes inflamed is not known but medical experts widely believe that it is because of viral infections.

Viruses that are sometimes instrumental behind causing Bell’s palsy are:

1. HIV
2. Herpes simplex
3. Herpes Zoster Virus
4. Lyme Disease
5. Epstein-Barr Virus
6. Sarcoidosis

Symptoms of Bell’s palsy can start to show up in a week or two’s time after you have developed an ear, eye or cold infection. The symptoms can occur all of a sudden and you will see them occurring usually in the morning. Generally, Bell’s palsy affects only one side of the face but it can also affect both sides. Aside from the stiffness of the facial muscles other symptoms of Bell’s palsy are:

1. Trouble with either drinking or eating.
2. Trouble with facial expressions
3. Sudden twitching movements.
4. Headaches
5. Extreme sensitive to sound
6. Eye irritation on the side(s) involved.
7. Dryness of the eyes and mouth.

A Bell’s palsy condition can become risky if the person suffering from it is pregnant, has diabetes, has a pre-existing lung infection and also has a family medical history of this condition.
Most often a Bell’s palsy condition will improve on its own without requiring any treatment in a few days to few weeks time. But it can take many weeks for the facial muscles to recover their previous strength for muscle functioning.

The kinds of medications that can aid in speeding up the recovery process are:

• Corticosteroids that help to lower the swelling and or the inflammation.
• Antibacterials or antivirals to tackle the virus or the bacteria that may have been the reason behind your Bell’s palsy case.
• Certain over-the-counter drugs that can help in providing temporary relief.
• Some eye drops to deal with the eye dryness.

Some home remedies that can also be duly adopted are:

1. Using a towel soaked in warm water to put on your face and get temporary relief from the pain.
2. A facial massage.
3. An eye patch.
4. Therapy for stimulating the facial muscles.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!

Non Hodgkin Lymphoma is when the cells in your lymphatic system become cancerous. The lymphatic system is responsible for fighting off diseases, which may attack your body. Initially, tumors develop from the lymphocytes in your body. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is much more common than the other type of lymphoma which is Hodgkin lymphoma. There are various types of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma; the most common of which are diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma. Here is everything you need to know about Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Symptoms
1. Swollen lymph nodes: A swollen lymph node in the neck, underarm and armpit which comes about without any pain is a very common symptom of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
2. Fever: When you have a sudden unexplained fever, it may be due to Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
3. Night sweats: Night sweats are simply when you sweat excessively in the night.
4. Fatigue: Feeling extremely tired can be due to Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
5. Weight loss: A sudden unexplained loss of weight is a very common symptom of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
6. Itchiness: An itchy skin is a rather serious indicator of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Causes
Just like other forms of cancer, it is not known what causes Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, but there are factors, which put you more at risk compared to others.

Risk factors
1. Immunosuppressive drugs: You are most likely to develop Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, especially after taking immunosuppressive drugs after a major organ transplant.
2. Bacteria and viruses: Certain bacterial and viral infections cause Non-Hodgkin lymphoma including the HIV and Epstein-Barr virus as well as the Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
3. Pesticides: Research suggests that overexposure to the pesticides which kill weeds increases your likelihood of developing Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
4. Age: Elder people are also more likely to suffer from Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Treatment
1. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy comprises of administering drugs to kill the cancerous cells, either through injection or orally which kill cancer.
2. Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy deals with radiation which is directed at the parts of your body affected by cancer.
3. Medications to enhance the immune system: There are many medications which fight off cancer by boosting the immune system. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult an Oncologist.

Non Hodgkin Lymphoma is when the cells in your lymphatic system become cancerous. The lymphatic system is responsible for fighting off diseases, which may attack your body. Initially, tumors develop from the lymphocytes in your body. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is much more common than the other type of lymphoma which is Hodgkin lymphoma. There are various types of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma; the most common of which are diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma. Here is everything you need to know about Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Symptoms
1. Swollen lymph nodes: A swollen lymph node in the neck, underarm and armpit which comes about without any pain is a very common symptom of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
2. Fever: When you have a sudden unexplained fever, it may be due to Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
3. Night sweats: Night sweats are simply when you sweat excessively in the night.
4. Fatigue: Feeling extremely tired can be due to Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
5. Weight loss: A sudden unexplained loss of weight is a very common symptom of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
6. Itchiness: An itchy skin is a rather serious indicator of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Causes
Just like other forms of cancer, it is not known what causes Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, but there are factors, which put you more at risk compared to others.

Risk factors
1. Immunosuppressive drugs: You are most likely to develop Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, especially after taking immunosuppressive drugs after a major organ transplant.
2. Bacteria and viruses: Certain bacterial and viral infections cause Non-Hodgkin lymphoma including the HIV and Epstein-Barr virus as well as the Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
3. Pesticides: Research suggests that overexposure to the pesticides which kill weeds increases your likelihood of developing Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
4. Age: Elder people are also more likely to suffer from Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Treatment
1. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy comprises of administering drugs to kill the cancerous cells, either through injection or orally which kill cancer.
2. Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy deals with radiation which is directed at the parts of your body affected by cancer.
3. Medications to enhance the immune system: There are many medications which fight off cancer by boosting the immune system. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a hematologist.

Immune system in the body is also made by a system called the lymphatic system. This system fights with germ near tissue in the body and also it penetrates deep to defend the body. A certain type of cancer called hodgkin lymphoma affects the whole lymphatic system. 

When Hodgkin lymphoma happens to the body the lymphocytes also known as white blood cells increase in number so excessively like a cancer growth. This increase in number causes the lymph nodes  to swell all over the body and there are many other growth all over the body due to it.   

There are two types of  lymphoma called  hodgkin lymphoma and non-hodgkin lymphoma . Hodgkin lymphoma is known by another name called Hodgkin's disease.

Medical advances in diagnosis and treatment  and medicines have helped the people to recover fully from this hodgkin disease. Some who do not recover fully show promising progress.

Symptoms:

There are some Signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's lymphoma: 

• There is swelling of the lymph nodes found in the neck, armpits,groin. This swelling is painless.
• The body will feel  tired all the time.
•  There will be a fever.
• There will be Night sweats while sleeping.
• There will be weight loss.
• There will be itching in the body.
• When you drink alcohol, pain starts in the lymph nodes.

When to see a doctor :

When you find any symptoms in the body as given below you must rush to the doctor for this is a very serious disease. The following symptoms are:

• There is swelling of the lymph nodes found in the neck, armpits,groin. This swelling is painless.
• The body will feel  tired all the time.
•  There will be a fever.
• There will be Night sweats while sleeping.
• There will be weight loss.
• There will be itching in the body.
• When you drink alcohol, pain starts in the lymph nodes.

Causes:

After much research , researchers and doctors do not know the cause of hodgkin lymphoma. There is only some information like lymphoma begins only when these defense cells, white blood cells develop any change in their DNA. This DNA tells them to increase their number and cause other problems. It feels like some infection or germs or virus have infected the white blood cell for their control.

The DNA contains the instructions for all cells and each cell has their own DNA. Infected DNA tells the WHITE BLOOD CELls  to multiply and increase in number as well as to not to die like other normal cells do. As white blood cells are the part of the immune system, it has got a defense from other healthy defensive cells in the body. This defense protects the mutated white blood cells and helps them to grow in number. When there is a high number of cells they crowd at the storage of defense cells that are at lymph nodes and make them swell and behave in healthy ways.

There are many types of hodgkin lymphoma . Each type has its own characteristics because each cell with different mutations gives different behavior. These different types have characteristics that determine the type of treatment should be given.

The most common nowadays is the Classical Hodgkin's lymphoma. People who suffer from this on analyzing their nodes researchers find out that this type of lymphoma have very large white blood cells in their nodes called Reed-Sternberg cells. There are Subtypes of this  classical Hodgkin's lymphoma. Their names are :

• Nodular sclerosis- Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Mixed cellularity- Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Lymphocyte-depleted Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin's lymphoma

Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin's lymphoma is the rare type of Hodgkin lymphoma. In this lymphoma white blood cells look like popcorn and white blood cells are called popcorn cells in this lymphoma due to their appearance. This is usually at an early stage for a long time and easily diagnosed. This also requires less intensive  treatment. 

Risk factors:

There are some factors which can trigger the occurrence of Hodgkin lymphoma. Such factor are:

• Your age:  Hodgkin's lymphoma always occurs to people who are aged 20 to 30 years or people at 60 years. 
• A family chart of lymphoma: if your family members had Hodgkin's lymphoma, your coming generation may have this lymphoma at their 60 years. So we should check it at the early years of our child or relative.
• Being male: females are protected against this lymphoma somehow but male are not because they are more likely to have lymphoma.
• Past Epstein-Barr infection:epstein-barr virus  causes people to have illnesses such as infectious mononucleosis. People who have suffered from this virus are more likely to have hodgkin lymphoma than people who do have epstein-barr virus infections. 
• HIV infection: these  patients have a failed immune system, which increases the risk of Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Treatment:

People with Hodgkin lymphoma are given chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or when needed bone marrow transplant. There are many drugs which are given to control the birth rate of lymphocytes.

Conclusion:

Hodgkin lymphoma is rare but people are there who suffer from this. Treatment can cause them to have full recovery. But people can avoid it by having many fruits which are able to prevent cancer. For more information please visit the doctor.

HIV is a systemic disease which affects all parts of the body. The oral cavity also has some tell-tale symptoms which indicate HIV / AIDS. A careful examination and detailed history of symptoms is essential. In some cases, the oral manifestations could be the area where HIV is suspected. This can help in reducing morbidity and improves prognosis. The oral lesions that occur in HIV patients can vary and differ significantly in children and adults. While there are a variety of oral lesions in HIV-infected individuals, listed below are some common infections seen in HIV patients. These are a combination of fungal, viral and bacterial infections.

1. Candidiasis: Candida is an opportunistic fungus that is normally present in the oral cavity and with reduced immunity of HIV, recurrent bouts of the infection begins to show up. It can be in the form of regular thrush which is whitish and cannot be scraped off (pseudomembranous candidiasis), hyperplastic candidiasis (white patches which can be scraped off) or erythematous (reddish patches). Candida can involve any part of the oral mucosa including the pharynx and the palate.
2. Herpes Simplex: This is the most common viral infection seen in patients with HIV/AIDS. There could be primary or secondary infection of herpes virus, especially inside the mouth and the vermillion border of the lips.
3. Herpes zoster: This virus, when already present in the body, can be reactivated with HIV/AIDS and with oral herpes. The distinction with herpes simplex is from their distribution. These are unilateral, along the distribution of the maxillary or mandibular nerve. The lesions appear both on the facial skin and the oral mucosa. While the facial ones break open and form crusts, the mucosal ones coalesce to form larger lesions.
4. Hairy Leukoplakia: This is present in about 20% of asymptomatic HIV patients. Onset of hairy leukoplakia is an indication of rapid progression of HIV with increased CD4 counts. The typical lesion is a non-movable, hairy lesion along the side of the tongue and can spread to the top and the undersurface of the tongue. There are large amounts of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) identified from biopsies of hairy leukoplakia.
5. Cytomegalovirus: If the ulcers have a necrotic base with a halo surrounding it, it is CMV infection, usually seen on any oral mucosal surface.
6. Periodontal disease: This is one of the bacterial infections that manifests itself in HIV patients. It can take two forms such as Linear Gingival Erythema (LGE) which can subsequently lead to Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis (NUP). The oral hygiene is generally good with minimal plaque and there is rapid bone loss and soft tissue reddening and swelling. The, mouth, therefore is certainly a window to one’s health.

Diagnosing HIV with Western Blot Test-

It is a series of blood screenings are performed to test for HIV. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), also known as an enzyme immunoassay (EIA), is the first test that your healthcare provider will order to screen for HIV. ELISA, like the Western blot test, detects HIV antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system produces in response to the presence of foreign substances, such as viruses. If you test positive for HIV on the ELISA test, your provider will order the Western blot test to confirm HIV infection. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a doctor and ask a free question.

Cancer is one of the most fatal diseases in the world. Stomach cancer is also known as 'Gastric cancer'. Like other diseases, it is crucial that it gets identified in the early stages and gets treated before it reaches the incurable stage. Like other forms of cancer, the exact cause of stomach cancer is still not yet known. However, certain things make stomach cancer more likely to happen.

The possible causes of stomach cancer are given below:

Some of these causes apply to nearly all forms of cancer. However, some of them only apply to stomach cancer.

1. Smoking
2. Obesity
3. Bad diet
4. Stomach surgery for an ulcer
5. Type-A blood
6. Epstein-Barr virus infection
7. Genetics
8. Asbestos
9. Exposure to certain materials in certain industries
10. Helicobacter pylori bacteria
11. Gastritis
12. Anemia
13. Polyps 

Some of the symptoms of stomach cancer are:

Stomach cancer like all other forms of cancer has various stages and it is crucial that it is diagnosed in the early stages so that the progression of it is stymied. At first, the symptoms of stomach cancer include indigestion, loss of appetite, slight nausea, heartburn and the feeling of being bloated after a meal.

However, indigestion and heartburn, doesn't always mean that you have stomach cancer, but if these conditions persist, you should visit a doctor to rule out the possibility of stomach cancer.

The growth of the tumor in your stomach can lead to various serious symptoms too, such as:

1. Stomach pain
2. Heartburn
3. Blood in your stool
4. Weakness or exhaustion
5. Vomiting
6. Diarrhea and constipation
7. Weight loss for no apparent reason
8. Swelling in your stomach
9. Trouble in swallowing
10. Eyes and skin turn yellowish

What is tonsillitis?

Tonsils are two oval shaped tissue pads at the back of the throat (one on each side) which act as the first line of defence against bacterias and viruses that enter the mouth and thus make tonsils vulnerable to catch infection and get inflamed which decreases as the child grows up thus the chances of infection also decrease with age.

Thus tonsils are tissue on both sides of the back of the throat that help the body fight infection. They trap bacteria and viruses entering through the throat and produce antibodies to fight infection.

Tonsillitis means inflammation of tonsils when tonsils are infected. Tonsils become infected by bacteria or viruses, which causes them to swell.

Tonsillitis can be caused by infections such as viruses (ie. Cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, epstein-barr) or bacteria such as streptococcus. Tonsillitis occurs more commonly in children than in adults but does not typically affect children under the age of 2.

Tonsillitis is divided into three types, which is dependent upon frequency of times tonsillitis occurs and how long it lasts:

• Acute tonsillitis includes cases where symptoms last anywhere from three days to about two weeks.
• Recurrent tonsillitis occurs when a person suffers from multiple episodes of tonsillitis in a year. 
• Chronic tonsillitis cases have symptoms which persist beyond two weeks.

Frequent or recurrent tonsillitis is generally defined as:

• More than 7 episodes in 1 year
• More than 5 episodes a year during a 2-year period
• More than 3 episodes a year during a 3-year period

Tonsillitis most commonly affects children between preschool ages to mid-teenage years. Recurrent tonsillitis has become one of the major cause for absence of children from school now a days. Parents visit the paediatrician frequently due to their child falling sick every fortnight.
Tonsillitis may or may not be contagious, depending on the cause. If the cause is viral or bacterial, it is usually contagious.
If the tonsillitis is caused by a chronic condition, such as sinusitis or allergies, it is likely not contagious.
Risk factors of tonsillitis include young age (5-15 years) and during school years as exposure to germs is maximum during school age due to close contact to other children.

Symptoms & causes -
Sypmtoms -

• sore throat
• difficulty or painful swallowing
• fever
• bad breath
• hoarseness of voice
• on examination tonsils are red, swollen and white or yellow coating or patches may be seen on the tonsils along with enlarged lymph nodes in the neck region.
• The child would refuse food on account of pain while swallowing.

Causes of tonsillitis:

• Viral
• Bacterial (most common streptococcus pyrogens)

Diagnosis & treatment

• Symptoms are enough to diagnose the test.
• Further throat swab can be done to confirm the diagnosis and see the causative micro organism.

Treatment

• Treatment usually includes antibiotics in allopathy and recurrent infections are seen.

Management

• Gargles with warm water.
• Ask the child to avoid cold water and drinks.
• Ask the child to drink normal or warm water.
• Give the child healthy diet to boost immunity.
• Ask the child to be playful and active.
• Proper hygiene should be maintained.
• Homeopathic medicines.

Homeopathic management
Homeopathy is a rapid, gentle way to health and is very effective in treating diseases of children. There are many homeopathic medicines which not only help the child getting relieved from the current infection but also would boost his immunity and prevent from recurrent infection. Thus the child is able to live a healthy life, is able to grow and develop well.
Homoeopathic medicines which are very effective in treatment of recurrent tonsillitis include- baryta carb, merc sol, silicea, sulphur, graphites, agraphis, hear sulph, psorinum, calcarea carb, tuberculinum etc.
Medicines often help the child to lead a near normal life and medicines are chosen depending on the presenting case.

Do’s and don’ts

Do’s

• Child should stay active.
• Child should take healthy diet to have good immunity.
• Hygiene should be maintained.

Don’ts

• Avoid too much of candies.
• Avoid chilled water.
• Avoid very sour food items.

What is tonsilitis?

• Tonsils are two oval-shaped tissue pads at the back of the throat (one on each side) which act as the first line of defence against bacterias and viruses that enter the mouth and thus make tonsils vulnerable to catch infection and get inflamed which decreases as the child grows up thus the chances of infection also decrease with age.
• Thus tonsils are tissue on both sides of the back of the throat that help the body fight infection. They trap bacteria and viruses entering through the throat and produce antibodies to fight infection.
• tonsilitis means inflammation of tonsils when tonsils are infected. Tonsils become infected by bacteria or viruses, which causes them to swell.
• tonsilitis can be caused by infections such as viruses (ie. Cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, Epstein-Barr) or bacteria such as streptococcus. tonsilitis occurs more commonly in children than in adults but does not typically affect children under the age of 2.

Tonsillitis is divided into three types, which is dependent upon the frequency of times tonsilitis occurs and how long it lasts:

• Acute tonsilitis includes cases where symptoms last anywhere from three days to about two weeks.
• Recurrent tonsilitis occurs when a person suffers from multiple episodes of tonsilitis in a year. 
• Chronic tonsilitis cases have symptoms that persist beyond two weeks.
• Frequent or recurrent tonsilitis is generally defined as:
• More than 7 episodes in 1 year
• More than 5 episodes a year during a 2-year period
• More than 3 episodes a year during a 3-year period
• tonsilitis most commonly affects children between preschool ages to mid-teenage years. Recurrent tonsilitis has become one of the major causes for the absence of children from school nowadays. Parents visit the pediatrician frequently due to their child falling sick every fortnight.
• tonsilitis may or may not be contagious, depending on the cause. If the cause is viral or bacterial, it is usually contagious.
• If the tonsilitis is caused by a chronic condition, such as sinusitis or allergies, it is likely not contagious.

Risk factors of tonsilitis include young age (5-15 years) and during school years as exposure to germs is maximum during school age due to close contact to other children.

Symptoms & causes

Symptoms

•  sore throat
•  difficulty or painful swallowing
•  fever
•  bad breath
•  hoarseness of voice
•  on examination tonsils are red, swollen and white or yellow coating or patches may be seen on the tonsils along with enlarged lymph nodes in the neck regio
• The child would refuse food on account of pain while swallowing.

Causes of tonsillitis:

• Viral
• Bacterial (most common streptococcus pyrogens)

Diagnosis & treatment

• Symptoms are enough to diagnose the test.
• Further throat swab can be done to confirm the diagnosis and see the causative microorganism.

Treatment

• Treatment usually includes antibiotics in allopathy and recurrent infections are seen.

Management

• Gargles with warm water.
• Ask the child to avoid cold water and drinks.
• Ask the child to drink normal or warm water.
• Give the child a healthy diet to boost immunity.
• Ask the child to be playful and active.
• Proper hygiene should be maintained.
• Homeopathic medicines.

Homeopathic management
Homeopathy is a rapid, gentle way to health and is very effective in treating diseases of children. There are many homeopathic medicines that not only help the child getting relieved from the current infection but also would boost his immunity and prevent from recurrent infection. Thus the child is able to live a healthy life, is able to grow and develop well.
Homeopathic medicines which are very effective in the treatment of recurrent tonsilitis include- baryta carb, merc sol, silica, sulfur, graphites, graphics, hear sulph, psorinum, Calcarea carb, tuberculum, etc.
Medicines often help the child to lead a near-normal life and medicines are chosen depending on the presenting case.

Do’s and don’ts

Do’s

• The child should stay active.
• The child should take healthy diet to have good immunity.
• Hygiene should be maintained.

Don’ts

• Avoid too much of candies.
• Avoid chilled water.
• Avoid very sour food items.