To the very tonsils. Strange organs of the human body and why they are needed

Why does a man need nipples and an Adam’s apple, and why did Alexander Blok’s tonsils not cut out in childhood doom him to death?

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Why does a man need nipples and an Adam’s apple, and why did Alexander Blok’s tonsils not cut out in childhood doom him to death?

The news, which went unnoticed by most ordinary people, relaxed by the New Year's fun, had an inspiring effect on specialists. Professor of surgery from the University of Limerick (Ireland) Kelvin COFFEY identified a new organ in the human body. Its study, experts believe, will make it possible to prevent diseases of the digestive system or treat them faster.

This unknown thing in our body is called the “mesentery”. It helps attach the elements of the abdominal cavity to the posterior wall of the abdomen. Previously, the mesentery was considered an integral part of the digestive system. Leonardo da Vinci also wrote about the mysterious “detail” as an independent element and turned out to be closer to the truth than many of his followers.

— The anatomical description that was created more than 100 years ago was incorrect. When we look at the mesentery like any other organ, we will be able to more accurately classify abdominal diseases, says Calvin Coffey .

The identification of the mesentery once again confirms the idea that our internal structure is mysterious. Not only do we not know everything that is hidden within us, but we also do not fully imagine the purpose of some well-known organs. We decided to delve into ourselves under the guidance of therapist Dmitry Terekhov .

— It is well known that the appendix, tailbone, wisdom teeth and others were inherited from our distant ancestors. Everyone seems to know them, but why they are needed is unclear. A century ago there were more such rudiments: scientists, unable to clearly explain the function of, for example, the knee menisci, put them on the list of obsolete ones. The number of such “trinkets” in the body reached 140. Today, many experts are inclined to believe that a person does not have a single unnecessary organ. Even those that have lost their main function are not useless.

Appendix: kill the worm

A vermiform appendage in the cecum helped ancient vegetarian people

digest fiber. We no longer need it in this capacity - it only causes trouble, so in the USA and Germany in the middle of the last century they decided to remove the appendix prophylactically for all babies. But after that, the guys began to get sick more often, lag behind in development, and they abandoned this idea. And they did the right thing. After all, a lot of lymphatic tissue, important for immune defense, and a lot of beneficial bacteria were found in the appendix. However, if the appendix is inflamed - and this can occur due to poor nutrition, frequent constipation, etc. - the appendix is removed without hesitation in order to avoid complications. By the way, four out of a thousand people have two appendixes.

Treatment at home

To treat the disease in the initial stage, rinsing, inhalation and washing are carried out at home. Gargling is recommended when your throat hurts. Such procedures are considered effective and safe methods for independent use. But it should be remembered that with purulent sore throat, rinsing may be useless. The medication comes into contact with the mucous membrane, but does not wash the lacunae due to their severe blockage. The only benefit of the procedure in this case is that it dulls the pain for a while.

Rinsing at home is carried out 4-6 times a day with special antiseptic solutions or herbal decoctions for at least three weeks. The most commonly used decoctions of the following medicinal plants:

oak bark,
Lavender,
Sage,
daisies,
plantain,
Calendula,
Eucalyptus,
Calamus root.

You can also wash the tonsils yourself. But it should be understood that such a procedure requires certain skills. Rinsing is carried out using a large syringe or rubber bulb. You need to rinse the tonsils with a strong stream of water, but at the same time, to prevent water from entering the respiratory tract, you need to tilt your head down and forward. For washing, most often used:

Furacilin solution,
Weak iodine solution
Chamomile and sage decoction.

Tonsils: hidden danger

The tonsils are a collection of lymphoid tissue on the sides of the throat and are also part of the immune system - they serve as a barrier to germs and viruses. But when they fail to cope with the attack, they themselves become a source of infection. In this case, it is better to part with them. Alexander Blok suffered all his life . Tonsillitis provoked the development of endocarditis, a heart disease that killed the poet at the age of 40. If Blok had had his tonsils removed in time, he would have had a better chance of overcoming his illness.

Experts call tonsillitis one of the reasons for the death of Alexander BLOK

Contraindications to tonsillectomy

The operation is not performed during exacerbation of chronic tonsillitis, other diseases of the ENT organs, during acute respiratory viral infections, caries, and for women during menstruation. These are temporary contraindications, after elimination of which tonsil removal can be performed. There are also permanent contraindications. These include:

blood diseases, especially those associated with a high risk of bleeding;
pathologies of the vessels of the pharynx;
severe diabetes mellitus;
severe diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems;
active pulmonary tuberculosis.

Coccyx

This is all that is left of our tail. The ancients needed it to maintain balance and signaling, and when the tail fell off, humans retained a triangular-shaped bone in the lower back. Sometimes after an injury, the tailbone begins to hurt very much, and if treatment does not help, it is removed. It happens that babies are born with a small tail. This is not scary - it is cut off without any negative consequences.

The heroine of the film “Zoology” felt welcome thanks to her unexpectedly grown tail

Do you still think that it is difficult to cure your throat?

Judging by the fact that you are reading these lines now, victory in the fight against throat diseases is not yet on your side...

Have you already tried tablets, sprays and syrups? This is understandable, because the throat is a very important organ, and its proper functioning is the key to health and well-being. Hoarseness, increased fatigue, dryness, sore and sore throat when swallowing, bad breath... All these symptoms are familiar to you firsthand.

Nipples in men

It was once assumed that at the beginning of evolution, males were also capable of feeding their young with breast milk. But this hypothesis was not confirmed. Men don't need nipples for anything at all. They appear in the womb, when any fetus has a female set of chromosomes. But as soon as the Y chromosome appears, the fetus becomes male and breast development stops at the nipple.

Dmitry DIBROV's developed pectoral muscles look somewhat rudimentary

When should you go to the doctor?

There are some reasons through which you need to start worrying.

If the plaque on the tonsils does not disappear within a week.
Underneath there are hard places that hurt, in other words, these are purulent plugs.
You feel weak and depressed throughout your body, and you also have a high temperature.

If you have all of these symptoms, then you have an infection and you need to see a doctor. It is better not to experiment or try treatment at home, as this can be dangerous. In addition, finding out the nature of the disease yourself is very difficult and almost impossible. And each type of microbe has its own individual treatment method.

There is another type of plaque formation on the tonsils in the form of white dots. You can see this in the photo. This is naturally safe for life, but creates a positive environment for the proliferation of infections in the tonsils.

The white dots on the tonsils are constructed in such a way that there are small gaps between the tissues - lacunae. Their cavity secretes a pasty substance and this contributes to the appearance of white spots on the tonsils. They do not bring danger to the body; only due to their presence, there is an unpleasant odor from the mouth. However, their presence cannot be ignored. An infection that reaches these points turns into a serious disease. As a result, experienced specialists recommend regularly rinsing the gaps from accumulated contents.

This action is very easy. You need to take a regular syringe, but without a needle, place salt water in it and clean all the folds with a stream of this mixture. It is not recommended to swallow this mixture because it already contains washed out bacteria and germs.

Why does a man need an Adam's apple?

The Bible calls the lump on a gentleman's neck "Adam's apple." According to legend, it appeared after Adam bit off the fruit offered by Eve. A piece stuck in my throat as a reminder of original sin.

The mass in the neck is a thyroid unpaired cartilage in the larynx. In men it is located at an acute angle and is therefore clearly visible; in women it is “attached” at an obtuse angle and is almost invisible.

The function of the Adam's apple is to protect the windpipe from food entering when swallowing. It also makes the timbre lower and rougher. When a man undergoes a gender transition, his Adam's apple is removed and his voice becomes higher. The more testosterone a gentleman has in his body, the more noticeable his Adam's apple.

Judging by the “apple” on his neck, RONALDO’s testosterone is just off the charts

How to treat white spots on the tonsils without fever

Any therapy must be based on an accurate diagnosis. Different diseases require the use of a multifaceted treatment regimen.

The main drugs prescribed in otolaryngology for identifying white dot formations on the tonsils can be classified according to etiological criteria:

antimycotic (Nystatin, Fluconazole);
antibiotics (penicillin drugs are most often used - Ampicillin, Penicillin, Bicillin);
antiviral (Amizon, Novirin, Rimantadine);
local painkillers (Orasept spray);
antiseptic (Furacilin, Streptocid, Miramistin).

Navel Waltz

The navel, or umbilicus, as the formation on the abdomen is scientifically called, is present in all placental mammals. But in animals, the hole completely closes after the baby’s mother gnaws the umbilical cord. But a person’s mark remains throughout his life. True, some people live without a navel - there is such an anomaly. They say that these unique people are the descendants of aliens who abduct earthly women for impregnation.

* You might think that the navel is a completely worthless thing, but in the East it is called almost the most important organ - a channel of communication between a person and the cosmos. Among the Slavs, the navel was considered the center of the body, which divides it into “pure” - the upper and “impure” - lower halves.

* The area in the umbilicus area can easily catch a cold, endangering the internal organs. “Tearing the navel” is also harmful. If it moves after a sudden lifting of weight, a person falling from a height or a strong cry, other organs are displaced, pinched, twisted, and illnesses begin. Belly dancing helps activate the functioning of internal organs.

Based on the condition of the navel, experts make a diagnosis:

* protrusion occurs when the pressure inside the abdomen increases as a result of fluid accumulation and gas formation in the intestines;

* yellowed - a sign that bile has spilled in the stomach or bile peritonitis has developed;

* cyanotic - an indicator of congestion in the abdominal cavity and cirrhosis of the liver;

* inflamed, red, itchy, indicates skin diseases.

Pelagia's navel: something to show

Think about it!

The navel is considered the dirtiest place on the body: germs, bacteria, mold and fungi accumulate in it, as well as clothing threads, dead skin, fat and sweat. Don't forget to wash your navel with soap every day.

How to treat white lumps in the throat

A small number of white dots on the tonsils indicates chronic tonsillitis. In order to avoid the occurrence of putrid odor from the mouth and the “growth” of plaques, it is necessary to undergo a set of procedures prescribed by an ENT doctor twice a year. Paying attention to your health will help you avoid serious complications.

The method of relieving the disease entirely depends on the cause of the appearance of white balls on the tonsils. For example, if we are talking about infection of the tonsils with bacteria, then the disease cannot be cured without taking antibiotics.

To determine which antibacterial medicine will be the most effective, it is necessary to undergo an analysis of the resistance of the pathogen to different groups of agents. That is why you cannot independently choose a drug for treatment, as well as determine the dosage. This should be done exclusively by an ENT doctor.

Drug therapy

Depending on the results of laboratory tests, the patient is prescribed one of the following drugs:

Clarithromycin.
Amoxicillin.
Cefoperazone.
Augmentin.

To treat an advanced disease, several drugs that have an antibacterial effect may be prescribed at once.

To effectively get rid of white lumps that appear on the tonsils due to chronic tonsillitis, it is necessary to combine antibiotics with the following drugs:

Products with a disinfecting effect. The most popular are Chlorhexidine and Dioxidine. You can also rinse your mouth with herbal infusions (sage, chamomile).
During the period of exacerbation of the chronic form of the disease, the doctor prescribes anti-inflammatory drugs: Panadol, Nurofen. Sometimes doctors advise taking homeopathic remedies. The most popular - Tonsilton - has no side effects and is recommended for the treatment of tonsillitis in children.
Taking vitamin complexes. The inflammatory process affects the entire body, but the immune system is particularly damaged. To get rid of dizziness, poor health and improve the functioning of the immune system, you need to diversify your diet and take vitamins, the composition of which is replete with basic micro and macroelements, useful substances necessary for the normal functioning of all organs and systems.

Physiotherapeutic treatments

In addition to taking medications and gargling, it is recommended to undergo a course of physiotherapeutic procedures. Their type and duration are determined by the attending ENT doctor. The following types of physiotherapy are distinguished:

ultrasonic;
microwave therapy;
UHF;
laser irradiation.

Local therapy

Quite often, experts prescribe medications for resorption (Septolete or Hexalize) and recommend taking a course of procedures for washing the lacunae of the tonsils. This manipulation is extremely difficult to do at home without experience, so it is better to take a course from a doctor.

Traditionally, the otolaryngologist prescribes 10–15 procedures; for rinsing, the specialist uses a copper-silver solution, which has a disinfecting effect.

In advanced forms of tonsillitis, even after several courses of traditional drug treatment, lumps with or without pus continue to appear on the tonsils. For some patients, the doctor may suggest removal of the tonsils. After a surgical procedure called tonsillectomy, the patient will no longer be bothered by tonsil plugs.

Special cases - appearance in children, pregnant women

Pregnant women are prescribed special treatment to avoid risks to the development of the fetus.

In childhood, during pregnancy, the body has some characteristics; such pathological formations can cause a number of complications. In pregnant women, education can affect the health of the fetus.

When there is a congestion in the throat for pregnant women, first of all, a course of immunostimulating drugs is prescribed - this reduces the risk of negative consequences for the child. Direct treatment consists of rinsing the mouth with certain medications. Full treatment and surgical intervention are possible after childbirth.

In children, the appearance of traffic jams is indicated by deterioration in health, anxiety, and bad breath. The child gets tired quickly, is capricious, and often cries for no apparent reason. Pathological processes in children involving the tonsils increase the risk of developing nervous system disorders - at the first symptoms you should immediately consult a doctor.

Is it possible to get rid of it on my own?

First of all, you should not allow yourself to self-medicate. This can lead to a delay in the process and surgical removal of the tonsils. Therapy of chronic tonsillitis is a rather complex and lengthy undertaking.

The disease is very common among both adults and children. Today, new methods are being developed that can provide effective measures.

The treatment regimen for tonsillitis involves an integrated approach to the problem. First of all, the doctor collects anamnesis and performs sanitation of the oral cavity. It is also necessary to optimize mental and physical stress, which greatly affects the immunological status of the body.

It is worth diversifying your diet, focusing on vegetables, fruits and seafood. Citrus fruits play a special role in the fight against tonsillitis. Good results are achieved by systematic walks in the fresh air and visiting seaside resorts 1-2 times a year.

How to treat almond plugs

Of the medications, rinses with antimicrobial solutions, such as Furacilin, Miramistin, Dioxidin, Ectericide or Chlorhexidine, are primarily used. You should not get carried away with these drugs. When used for a long time, they can disrupt the microflora of the mouth and throat.

Means for the treatment of throat diseases in aerosol form

Antimicrobials are also used in the form of sprays and tablets. The frequency and dosage differ depending on the age of the patient, so the prescription should only be made by a doctor. The following drugs are used from aerosols:

Gorlospas;
Hexoral;
Tantum Verde;
Givalex.

From tablets:

Hexalize;
Wild;
Lariprom;
Septolete;
Lizoback;
Chlorophyllipt;
Faringosept.

For acute and chronic tonsillitis, antibiotics are needed. They can also be used in tablet form. Such means include:

Rovamycin;
Augmentin;
Klacid;
Ciprofloxacin;
Zinan;
Doxycycline;
Cephalexin.

Antibiotics are usually used for 10-14 days maximum. The dosage for children and adults is split separately.

Attention: Drugs such as Paracetamol and Ibuprofen are used to normalize body temperature and eliminate pain. They do not provide the desired anti-inflammatory effect in full. The use of immunomodulatory agents is mandatory in the treatment of respiratory tract diseases that contribute to the formation of white lumps with an unpleasant odor:

Imudon;
IRS-19;
Lycopid;
Immunofan;
Polyoxidonium;
Ribomunyl.

Infusions and extracts from medicinal plants provide excellent results. Thus, such remedies as Echinacea tincture, Leuzea extract, and Ginseng tablets have proven themselves to be effective in increasing immunity.

Particular attention: It is strictly forbidden to squeeze out or wash out the almond plugs yourself. Any drugs are used only after consultation with a doctor. Doctors often practice washing the lacunae of the tonsils with antiseptic solutions

Dioxidin, Miramistin, Octenisept are used for this. To consolidate the positive effect after any means, it is recommended to rinse with Lugol’s solution

Doctors often practice washing tonsil lacunae with antiseptic solutions. Dioxidin, Miramistin, Octenisept are used for this. To consolidate the positive effect after any means, it is recommended to rinse with Lugol's solution.

Clinical features

For initial verification of the pathological process, the doctor conducts an examination. It involves an analysis of complaints and other information received from the patient, and a physical examination. As a result, a preliminary diagnosis is formed.

Purulent plaque on the tonsils with sore throat

Bacterial (streptococcal) or common sore throat is the most common cause of the appearance of yellow or white dots and plaque on the tonsils (tonsils). In this case, we have to note several forms of acute tonsillitis:

Lacunarnaya.
Follicular.
Mixed.

Visual (pharyngoscopic) signs are of decisive importance for their differentiation. With follicular tonsillitis, slightly raised yellowish-white dots form on the tonsils, located on a sharply hyperemic background. These are suppurating follicles, which break through a few days later to form small erosions.

Lacunar tonsillitis is characterized by the appearance of islands of purulent plaque, which can merge and cover a large area of the tonsil without going beyond its limits. It can be easily removed with a spatula without bleeding. Mixed variants are rare and are accompanied by a combination of symptoms of both forms.

Both follicular and lacunar tonsillitis manifest themselves with local and general symptoms. The first include a sore throat that gets worse when swallowing and can radiate to the ear. Systemic disorders include high fever (up to 39 degrees), malaise, body aches, and headaches.

A separate type of acute tonsillitis is Simanovsky-Vincent angina. Unlike streptococcal, it affects one tonsil. The clinical picture contains the following symptoms:

Feeling of awkwardness and foreign body in the throat.
Putrid odor from the mouth.
Increased salivation.

On examination, dirty green masses are visible on the affected tonsil, after removal of which a crater-shaped ulcer with plaque is exposed. In advanced cases, the defect can spread to neighboring structures (arches, root of the tongue, gums).

Specific tonsillitis also includes fungal tonsillitis, which is caused by yeast-like flora of the genus Candida. Patients complain of sore and dry throat, pain when swallowing. On the tonsils, against the background of redness, islands of white curd-like plaque are visible with a tendency to spread to neighboring tissues.

Caseous tonsillitis plugs

The most characteristic symptom of chronic tonsillitis is liquid pus or caseous plugs in the lacunae. They can cause an unpleasant odor. Other signs of the disease include:

Redness and swelling of the palatine arches.
Fusion and adhesion of the tonsil with its bed.
Enlargement of regional lymph nodes.

There are no systemic disorders in the simple form of tonsillitis. If a toxic-allergic variant develops, then general reactions occur in the form of low-grade fever, weakness and increased fatigue, periodic joint pain, and functional disorders of the heart.

Peritonsillar abscess (abscess)

A dangerous complication of severe sore throat is a pharyngeal abscess, accompanied by the accumulation of pus in the soft tissues of the throat. The process is one-sided and occurs with the following symptoms:

Severe pain in the throat when swallowing, radiating to the ear, teeth (up to refusal to eat).
Trismus (tonic spasm) of the masticatory muscles.
Slurred speech (nasality).

The nearby lymph nodes become enlarged and painful, and swelling is observed in the area of the angle of the jaw. The body temperature rises to 40 degrees, signs of intoxication appear, the patient’s condition is regarded as relatively serious.

Yellow dots due to pharyngitis

Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the throat is also accompanied by the formation of a yellowish discharge. Mucopurulent spots or plaques form against a background of diffuse redness and swelling; enlarged follicles may be found on the back wall of the throat. This leads to inconvenience:

Soreness.
Burning.
Dryness.
Sadness.
Pain when swallowing.
Ear congestion.

The temperature is usually low-grade or normal, only with severe inflammation there is a high fever, regional lymph nodes become enlarged, and headaches appear. In most patients, the general condition remains satisfactory.