Tonsil Papilloma: What Is It and How to Get Rid of It Effectively?

Chronic tonsillitis often results in such a problem: tonsil papilloma occurs under the action of the human papillomavirus. Only human-to-human papillomavirus is transmitted. This virus contributes to a change in tissue growth. Some types of papillomas are absolutely harmless but some of them cause the appearance of warts, and the most dangerous ones cause malignant tumors. The papilloma virus infects the basal cells of the epidermis, as a result of which abnormal outgrowths appear on the infected tonsil region.

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What Are the Tonsil Papilloma Symptoms?

Tonsil papillomas look like nodules or soft warts, usually do not hurt much and don’t bring discomfort. The tonsils themselves can either increase or decrease. In no case do not try to pick off or scratch the growth — this will only strengthen the virus. With the appearance of growth, it is urgent to contact the specialists. You may even need to remove the tonsils. Statistics show that approximately 40% of all tumors and growths in the oropharynx are papillomas.

They are usually located on the soft tissues of the larynx. The affected areas are fine-grained, with a rough surface, more pale than the surrounding mucosa. In rare cases, papillomas occupy the entire area of the soft tissues of the larynx.

To determine papilloma on your tonsil, there is no need for biopsy, due to the fact that the growth has a characteristic type of titer berries. Sometimes, these growths can take fragments of lymphoid tissue. This is a manifestation of pharyngitis. In this case, doctors advise treating the throat with an appropriate antiseptic but no one guarantees that the nodules will disappear. To remove the cork, gently press it with the handle of a spoon so that it pops out. But after the appearance of such growths in any case, you should consult a doctor. Since there may still be a lot of such formations inside and to remove them, it is necessary to wash the tonsils for several times.

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The disease is characterized with the following symptoms:

  • unreasonable change of voice;
  • hemoptysis;
  • painful sensations while swallowing food;
  • feeling of a foreign body;
  • lingering cough after any cold;
  • constant coughing up;
  • paroxysmal cough after running;
  • asphyxia, especially during exercise;
  • difficulty breathing;
  • shortness of breath, wheezing;
  • afonia.

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How to Remove Tonsil Papillomas?

According to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it was found that in 90% of cases, natural immunity has been independently coping with the virus in the body for 2 years.71sveXpRLdL._SL1400_1024x1024 And, nevertheless, the best remedy for the disease is to remove the growths surgically. Single papillomas are usually removed by special medical devices from the site of attachment. Multiple papillomas are subject to mandatory removal.

In some patients, radiation therapy is used for the treatment. After the surgical treatment, one can apply the juice of celandine. In modern clinics, it is common to treat growths on the tonsils by temperature cutting. Voltage is applied to one electrode, and the second is a diathermic knife, which, in contact with the first electrode, generates heat due to the fact that a high-frequency electric current passes through it. Upon contact with such a knife, the blood vessels are instantly baked, as a result of which the blood is practically not lost. Upon completion of the process, a crust forms at the site of papilloma removal, which disappears in about a week.

The use of electric current in treatment can entail a number of advantages. This tonsil treatment procedure becomes less painful, blood loss is minimized, it takes not a lot of time, and the healing process is accelerated. Throat problems are very serious. Do not write off such things on minor difficulties that will bother you for just a couple of days. This is your health. Take care of it! After all, every wave of the hand on a similar problem opens the way for the disease to progress. If you do not begin treatment of the tonsils in time, the consequences may be irreversible. There may be a disturbance during breathing, asphyxiation.

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Tonsil Papilloma Treatment: Drug Treatment or Surgery?

Today, there are many methods of treatment of growths in the throat. However, a radical method of treatment of papillomatosis of upper respiratory tract (tonsils, pharynx, oral cavity, including the soft palate) does not exist up to this day. The main method of therapy is surgery. However, in the early stages of papillomas on the tonsils, it is possible and drug treatment.

It is important to understand that the growth in the throat will not disappear on its own. Only appropriate and complex therapy helps to eliminate unpleasant symptoms and prevent further growth of the formations. Ignoring the manifestations of the disease is fraught with the development of life-threatening complications.

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  • Interferon preparations: Viferon, Reaferon. They help strengthen the immune system;
  • antiviral drugs: Acyclovir;
  • hormonal drugs: Femoston. They contribute to a decrease in the level of androgens and slow the growth of formations;
  • immunomodulators: Amixin, Cycloferon;
  • cytostatics.

In the case of an increase in the number of tonsil papillomas as well as low efficiency of conservative treatment, an operation is prescribed!

Other ways of tonsil papilloma treatment are:1[1]

  • ultrasonic destruction of growths;
  • laser coagulation;
  • removal of growths using radioburs;
  • cryodestruction;
  • electrocoagulation.

In the postoperative period, patients are prescribed the use of antibacterial drugs and immunomodulators.

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Homemade Remedies for Papilloma Wart on Tonsil

Papilloma of tonsil can be treated with alternative medicine only with the permission of the attending physician. You can use it as an auxiliary therapy. It is effective in combating inhalation ailment with celandine. To prepare the product, it is necessary to mix 20 ml of freshly squeezed plant juice with boiling water — 300 ml. Next, you need to pour the composition into a small basin, bend over it, cover with a towel and breathe in pairs for ten minutes. It is necessary to carry out the procedure every other day. In the postoperative period, it is recommended to rinse the mouth and throat with Kalanchoe juice and treat the operated areas with a mixture — vegetable oil with Kalanchoe juice. The ingredients are mixed in equal proportions. The duration of the therapeutic course is a month.

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Tips on How to Prevent Tonsillar Papilloma

In order not to suffer from the negative consequences of tonsil papilloma, it is necessary to consult a doctor when noticing the first symptoms of inflammation or growths on the palatine tonsils. In order to prevent disease and its serious consequences, you need to:

  1. Avoid hypothermia.UACF_EG_Hero_NoBadge_Healthy-Eating-752x472
  2. In no case, you should drink cold drinks, especially on hot days.
  3. If you sweat, be sure to change into dry clean clothes.
  4. Do not swim for a long time in the reservoirs, so as not to overcool.
  5. Temper, wash with cool water, exercise, do at least the necessary exercises in the morning.
  6. Keep to the healthy diet for the prevention of inflammation and growths on the tonsils. Remember that the diet should contain fresh vegetables and fruits to enrich your body with essential vitamins.
  7. During periods of massive colds and viral diseases, use more vitamin C to prevent illness.
  8. Spend more time in fresh air.

Follow the basic rules for the care of the tonsils, which would help to prevent the unpleasant consequences listed above.

 

Автор: Brandith Irwin

Brandith Irwin is a board-ensured dermatologist and originator of Madison Skin and Laser Center in Seattle.

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