Treatment of lymph nodes inflamed due to a cold, as a rule, does not include any special measures. This is due to the fact that in such cases the lymphatic system acts as a kind of indicator of the severity of the infection development process.
Often the treatment of lymph nodes is carried out with the use of drugs "Lymphomyozot" (homeopathic drops) and oral prednisolone.
It should be noted that the medication prescribed by the doctor, in combination with some alternative prescriptions, can significantly accelerate recovery. However, choosing funds, it is necessary to consult with a specialist regarding possible contraindications.
How to treat lymph nodes? A few folk recipes.
- Lavender flowers, elderberries, currant leaf and wormwood in the same proportions are mixed and crushed. Raw materials are poured in a thermos with boiled water (one liter). Insist recommend overnight. In the morning, the mixture is filtered. It is recommended to take the remedy instead of tea.
- Treatment of lymph nodes can be done with raspberry tincture. This will require 250 grams of roots. A layer of raw material is placed in a three-liter jar, filled with sugar, then again raw materials, again sugar. Then you should add one hundred milligrams of boiling water and warm the mixture in a water bath for eight hours. After this, the container must be put in a dark place for three to four days. The tool is taken daily in a tablespoon.
- With inflamed lymph nodes , tincture of echinacea is often used . This plant is known for its healing properties. Tincture can be easily purchased at the pharmacy. A glass of water will require ten drops. It is recommended to drink four times a day.
- If for some reason decoctions or tinctures are not suitable for treatment, you can make a compress. For this, celandine is suitable. The plant should be finely chopped, pre-rinsed and dried. Then juice is squeezed from the celandine. Alcohol is added to it at a rate of 1: 1. Then put a compress. It should be noted that this tool is also effective in the treatment of tonsillitis.
- Vitamin C is very useful for the body. As a rule, 750 mg per day is sufficient (250 mg three times). However, in some cases, the dose can be doubled.
- In some ways, walnut (walnut) leaves are an unusual remedy . Raw materials are poured with water and boiled for four hours in a very tightly closed container. After the required cooking time has passed, the product is added to the bathtub.
- Often, inflamed nodes are lubricated with camphor oil.
- Blueberry tincture can also be effective. To prepare it, five grams of raw materials should be poured with a glass of boiling water. Apply three times a day in a spoon or two (tablespoons).
Treatment of the lymph nodes of the neck should in no case be done with heat or rubbing. Otherwise, inflammation can be greatly aggravated. Iodine nets are also contraindicated; prolonged exposure to the sun is not recommended.
Before using any means, it is necessary to identify the exact cause of the development of the disease. With an increase over a long period of time, the treatment of lymph nodes should be prescribed by a doctor. In many cases, the independent choice of therapy can be extremely dangerous and provoke the development of very adverse consequences.
In the event that one of the lymph nodes is significantly different in size from the rest, or there is an increase in absolutely all lymph formations, as well as while maintaining signs of inflammation for two or more weeks after the identification and elimination of all infectious causes, it is not recommended to postpone a visit to a specialist.