Mumps is a highly contagious infection caused by Mumps Rubella virus, which can spread through any one of the methods, like saliva, direct contact, and contaminated objects.
The following are few tips on the management of mumps: –
1. Medications and rest
Proper medications and rest will provide relief to your child from fever and pain below the ear and across the jaw because of mumps.
2. Fluid Intake
Give your child plenty of fluids, especially water and coconut water to consume and avoid fruit juices (like orange juice) and beverages as they can stimulate the production of saliva, which can be painful.
3. Selected Food items
Preferably a bland diet should be given to the child, as earache and face pain may get worse with chewing.
4. Cold Compression
Apply ice packs to soothe swollen glands. It will also help in reducing pain.
5. Maintain good hygiene
Advice your kid to properly follow hand washing practice with soap or sanitizer, which helps him to recover from the infection faster and even prevent its transmission.
6. Check for complications
• Watch for abdominal pain, convulsions, neck stiffness, and extreme drowsiness.
• Watch for swelling and pain in the testicles with high fever in boys.
7. Prevention from spread to other kids
This viral infection is contagious in nature. It can spread by droplets from the mouth and nose through sneezing, coughing, or even laughing.
• It is recommended to isolate the infected child for at least 5 days from the onset of symptoms in a separate room or encourage your child to cover his/her mouth and nose during coughing and sneezing with a tissue.
• Regularly disinfect the frequently touched objects such as toys, doorknobs, tables, counters.
8. Homeopathic Treatment
Homeopathy can help in treating your child’s complaint in the safest, gentle and effective way. Homeopathic medicines work wonderfully in treating mumps. Here are some of the medicines which are commonly prescribed for mumps: –
• Baryta Carbonica
• Carbo vegitabilis
• Mercurius solubilis
• Hepar Sulphuris
But the exact selection of medicine depends upon the detailed case taking of the individual patient.
If your child is suffering from mumps, pay attention to it ASAP, and get in touch with us. Here at Dr. Thind’s Homeopathy Clinic, effective and complete treatment is provided for treating mumps.
For more information, you can visit aboutkidshealth.ca and uwhealth.org.
