Role of Honey in Post operative Tonsillectomy Cases
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Honey has been used since ancient times for healing of skin wounds and preventing infections. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of honey on pain, infection and wound healing in post operative tonsillectomy cases. Materials and Methods: 40 patients planned for tonsillectomy under general anaesthesia were taken up in the study. 20 patients in the study group were given oral honey post operatively along with other medication whereas remaining 20 patients in control group were not given oral honey. Patients were evaluated post operatively after 1, 2, 7 and 14 days for post operative pain, healing of tonsillar fossa wound, post operative bleed, fever, recovery time, patient satisfaction and other criterias. Results: The results showed that pain was much lesser in study group. There was better wound healing, shorter recovery time with greater patient satisfaction. There were lesser post operative complications like fever with lesser need for intramuscular analgesics. No specific side effects of honey were noted. Conclusion: So it can be concluded that honey can be considered as a complementary medicine in post operative tonsillectomy cases.
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Manpreet Singh Nanda, Mandeep Kaur, Dinesh Luthra
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