Healing Adenoids Without Surgical Intervention
Ms. N.M., an eight-year-old (Patient ID: 53810), was like any other bright, inquisitive child—curious, diligent, and meticulous in her schoolwork. But for four long years, something held him back from enjoying his childhood to the fullest. A silent intruder—enlarged adenoids—had taken over his day-to-day comfort.
Her parents noticed it gradually; she had a constant nose block, breathed heavily through her mouth, and would snore loudly every night. More recently, she had begun complaining of pain in her left ear, which had become a worrying pattern. Within just three months, he had experienced 2 to 3 painful episodes, each needing ibuprofen to calm things down.
Despite trying everything from nasal sprays to antibiotics and allergy syrups, the symptoms persisted. The ENT specialist finally suggested what no parent wants to hear: "Her adenoids are quite large—surgery is the only way out."
But parents weren’t ready to give in. They wanted a safer, more holistic alternative. That’s when they turned to Life Force Homeopathy on February 20, 2024. She visited the Thane branch along with her mother
Ms. N.M.''s case was taken in detail. It was noted that, although she wasn’t prone to frequent colds or sore throats, he had a family history—his mother had suffered from allergic rhinitis and tonsillitis. She was otherwise a healthy, organized, and studious child, showing no issues with swallowing or recurrent fevers.
The Life Force Homeopathy team, led by Dr. Rajesh Shah, studied her symptoms holistically—considering not just the adenoids but also her nature, tendencies, and family history. A personalized homeopathic remedy was dispatched on February 23, 2024.
Follow-ups:
April 9, 2024 (Follow-up) – 6 weeks after starting treatment:Marked improvement was noticed. Ear pain subsided within 2 days of starting treatment.
No snoring, no new episodes for 20 days, Nose block improved
June 1, 2024 – After 3 months of treatment: 60% improvement. No ear pain, no snoring. Mouth breathing is still present, mostly during the night and day.
September 7, 2024: Steady Improvement. Maintained 80% improvement. No nose block. Occasionally sleeps with mouth open. One minor episode of bilateral ear pain 10 days prior (resolved in 2 hours with a painkiller)
No conventional medicines needed
October 19, 2024: Mild Setback. She suffered from a cold and a cough after eating ice cream. Temporary return of nose block and snoring
Used Metaspray for 2 days & Cough suppressant for 3 days
Symptoms managed effectively, no severe complaints
December 7, 2024: Recovered Well from Setback:No major episodes since October. No nasal spray or conventional medicine has been required since then, with continued improvement and a stable condition, and then treatment was stopped.
Conclusion:
This case highlights the effectiveness of classical homeopathy in managing chronic adenoids and associated symptoms in children. The child, previously recommended for surgical removal of adenoids, experienced remarkable improvement without any surgical intervention. Surgery isn’t always the only answer; it can improve the child’s quality of life and prevent future complications.
- Case study written by Dr Deepa Chandroth, an associate of Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)