Will tonsil abscess heal on its own?

Tonsillar suppuration is also known as purulent tonsillitis, which is a disease that occurs mainly when various bacteria invade. It is characterized by local swelling, pain and fever. Many people don’t know much about purulent tonsillitis and are concerned about whether tonsil suppuration can heal on its own? Tonsillar suppuration needs to be treated promptly, otherwise it will affect other tissues and induce complications such as acute sinusitis, acute lymphadenitis, parapharyngeal abscess, etc.

Treating suppurative tonsillitis with tonsil patches

Purulent tonsillitis is accompanied by pharyngeal congestion, red and swollen tonsils, and purulent secretions on the surface. Patients with purulent tonsillitis can use tonsil patches for treatment as prescribed by the doctor. This Chinese medicine external patch method uses the theory of traditional Chinese medicine to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, so that the congestion and swelling are gradually reduced, thereby achieving the purpose of treating purulent tonsillitis. Method: Apply the tonsil patches on the lower jaw, two patches each time, one on each side, change them every 24 hours, and use them continuously for 6 to 8 days as a cycle. The usage cycle can be appropriately increased based on the patient's specific situation.

Treatment of suppurative tonsillitis with houttuynia

Patients with purulent tonsillitis can wash 30 grams of Houttuynia cordata, soak it for 10 minutes, add clean water and boil it for 20 minutes, then take it after it is warm, 1 dose per day for 3 consecutive days. Houttuynia cordata has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and discharging pus, relieving pain and stopping bleeding. Its decoction has a significant inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and other bacteria, and is very effective in treating purulent tonsillitis.

Treating suppurative tonsillitis with platycodon and licorice water

Platycodon has the effects of expectorant, pus discharge, anti-inflammatory and heat-clearing. Licorice has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, resolving phlegm and relieving cough, relieving acute pain and is very suitable for the treatment of patients with purulent tonsillitis. Preparation method: Take 5 grams of raw licorice and 10 grams of platycodon, brew with boiling water or boil in a pot for drinking.

Treatment of suppurative tonsillitis by massaging Shaoshang acupoint

Shaoshang point is located at the outer root of the thumb nail. Patients with purulent tonsillitis can massage this point with a little force. When massaging, you can pinch Shaoshang point with the tip of the thumb nail of the other hand, apply vertical force, and cooperate with appropriate swallowing movements. It is best to have some saliva, which can quickly eliminate the foreign body sensation in the throat. If you keep massaging every day, you can see that your tonsils shrink significantly until they return to normal.

Western medicine treatment of suppurative tonsillitis

When you go to the hospital for purulent tonsillitis, you should actively seek anti-infection treatment. You can choose penicillin antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor. If you are allergic to penicillin, you can choose erythromycin, azithromycin, levofloxacin and other drugs, which can quickly relieve the symptoms of tonsillitis.