AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC ADENO TONSILAR HYPERTROPHY (TUNDIKERI)- A CASE REPORT

*Dr. Bindushree S. B., Dr. Hamsaveni V.

ABSTRACT

Chronic Adenotonsillitis is a chronic inflammation of the adenoid and tonsils, which is characterised by tonsillar enlargement accompanied by dilated crypts with or without exudate. I n Ayurveda, this condition can be correlated with Tundikeri, which is characterised by large swelling in the Hanusandhi pradesha that resembles a cotton seed (karpasa phala), due to the vitiation of kapha and Rakta. This case report presents the successful Ayurvedic management of Chronic adenotonsillar hypertrophy in a child aged 9 years who presented with Nose blockage, enlarged tonsils, snoring, ear pain, and mouth breathing for 3 years. The patient was treated with Shamana therapies, including oral medi cation possessing Kapha shamaka and Shothahara properties, along with local therapeutic procedures such as kanta pratisarana, gandoosha, and karnapichu . Remarkable improvements were noted within two weeks of treatment, including a reduction in clinical sym ptoms, a decrease in tonsillar size, and a lower frequency of infections. This case highlights the potential of Ayurveda as a safe and effective alternative for managing chronic adenotonsillitis, which may help reduce the necessity for surgical interventio ns.

Keywords: Tundikeri, Chronic Adenotonsillitis, kanta pratisarana, karna pichu.