Treatment of Diphtheria!

Treatment of Diphtheria

Homeopathic Treatment of Diphtheria
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Diphtheria
Psychotherapy Treatment of Diphtheria
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Diphtheria
Surgical Treatment of Diphtheria
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Diphtheria
Other Treatment of Diphtheria
What is Diphtheria
Symptoms of Diphtheria
Causes of Diphtheria
Risk factors of Diphtheria
Complications of Diphtheria
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Diphtheria
Precautions & Prevention of Diphtheria
Treatment of Diphtheria

Homeopathic Treatment of Diphtheria

Homeopathy is very effective in giving relief and curing diphtheria. There are plenty of excellent remedies for various type of diphtheria in Homoeopathy. Some common homeopathic medicines for diphtheria  are:

Kali mur
Kali per
Diphth
Lyco
Sul Ac
Merc
Bapt

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Diphtheria

Allopathic treatment of Diphtheria is treated with antitoxin and antibiotics. The antitoxin, injected into a vein or muscle, neutralizes the diphtheria toxin already circulating in the body. Antibiotics such as penicillin or erythromycin help kill bacteria in the body, clearing up infections.

Surgical Treatment of Diphtheria

Doctors may remove some of the thick, gray covering in the throat if the covering is obstructing breathing.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Diphtheria

Drink plenty of water
Avoid alcohol and tobacco
Intake of orange juice or lemon juice
Oils and fats should be avoided

Other Treatment of Diphtheria

Chewing on a clove of garlic twice or thrice a day is beneficial

What is Diphtheria?

Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It usually affects the mucous membranes of your nose and throat.

Symptoms of Diphtheria

A sore throat and hoarseness
Painful swallowing
Swollen glands in your neck
A thick, gray membrane covering your throat and tonsils
Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
Bloody, watery drainage from nose
Breathing problems
Nasal discharge
Fever and chills
Malaise

Causes of Diphtheria

Contaminated personal items
Contaminated household items such as toys and towel
Airborne droplets
Direct contact with a skin ulcer of an infected person

Risk factors of Diphtheria

Crowded, unsanitary environments
People who have a compromised immune system
Undernourished individuals
Areas where diphtheria is endemic

Complications of Diphtheria

Heart failure
Muscle paralysis or weakness
Vision problems
Nerve damage
Breathing problem
Death 

Diagnosis of Diphtheria

The doctor will perform a physical exam and look inside your mouth. This may reveal a gray to black covering (pseudomembrane) in the throat, enlarged lymph glands, and swelling of the neck or larynx. Following tests may include:

Gram stain or throat culture to identify Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Precautions & Prevention of Diphtheria

Routine childhood immunizations
Adult boosters