However, if your tonsillitis is caused by a viral infection, there are many natural remedies that can help ease the symptoms. Boiling milk and adding turmeric and powdered pepper will help ease the inflammation and pain. If this isn’t quite your idea of an evening cocktail, you might try lime juice in warm water. Adding some salt will help boost this drinks effectiveness.

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Other treatments include fenugreek seeds mixed with water. If you simmer these seeds for about a half an hour and then let the mixture cool, you will get some relief from the discomfort when you gargle with it. Also, fresh vegetable and fruit juices will help boost your immune levels and can reduce the duration of the tonsillitis.

Tonsillitis is very common and if caused by a viral infection, it will usually go away by itself within three or four days. If you still have problems after this amount of time, you may want to see your doctor. Over the counter pain medication will also help with some of the symptoms and have you back on your feet in no time.