{"id":51519,"date":"2024-07-25T18:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T12:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=51519"},"modified":"2026-01-27T17:54:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:24:00","slug":"mumps-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/mumps-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recognise and Treat Mumps Effectively?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mumps <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is an infectious disease that is caused by a virus that affects the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salivary <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glands that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">found close<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the ears. They are characterised by painful swelling in these glands and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if not <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">well managed, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumps<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can lead to several complications. It is, therefore, necessary to have information on mumps, its signs, and measures of controlling and curing the illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/mumps-symptoms\/#What_are_Mumps\" >What are Mumps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/mumps-symptoms\/#Symptoms_of_Mumps\" >Symptoms of Mumps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/mumps-symptoms\/#Diagnosing_Mumps\" >Diagnosing Mumps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/mumps-symptoms\/#Mumps_Treatment\" >Mumps Treatment\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/mumps-symptoms\/#Prevention_of_Mumps\" >Prevention of Mumps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/mumps-symptoms\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Mumps\"><\/span><strong>What are Mumps?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mumps <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a communicable disease that is caused by the mumps virus which is a paramyxovirus and is spread through droplets from the respiratory system through talking, sneezing or coughing. It can also be passed on through direct contact with the saliva of an infected person or through contact with objects that have been contaminated with the virus. This was a common childhood disease before the <\/span>mumps<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vaccine was developed, an<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d the vaccine <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">played a role in reducing the occurrence of the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Mumps\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms of Mumps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mumps symptoms <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">develop 2-3 weeks after the person has been infected with the virus that causes the disease. The most common symptoms include:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/types-of-headaches\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle aches<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/appetite-loss-in-summer-is-it-normal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen Salivary Glands<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain while chewing or swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from these symptoms<\/span><b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the disease may have complications in some cases, especially in adults. Complications include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Orchitis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In adult males, it is characterised by the enlargement of the testes. Also, it leads to pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oophoritis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A disease that is common among women and causes inflammation of the ovaries and abdominal pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mastitis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is a disease that is associated with the breast tissue and results in inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pancreatitis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pancreatitis is a disease that results in inflammation of the pancreas and leads to pain in the abdomen and vomiting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Meningitis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes that surround the brain and the spinal cord.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hearing Loss: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, hearing loss is permanent, although it is a very rare occurrence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosing_Mumps\"><\/span><strong>Diagnosing Mumps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mumps disease<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is clinically diagnosed through symptoms, such as swollen salivary glands. The healthcare provider may also order some tests, such as blood tests and viral culture swab tests to aid in the diagnosis of the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mumps_Treatment\"><\/span><strong>Mumps Treatment\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mumps disease<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has no <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specific<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cure, but antiviral treatment can be given to the patient to help them recover from the disease. Its treatment is mostly focused on the alleviation of the symptoms and the support of the immune system of the patient. Here are some common approaches:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is also important to rest well in order to facilitate the healing process. Individuals should not go to work or school to prevent the spread of the virus and allow their bodies to rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hydration: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sipping of fluids is advised, especially if the patient has a fever or cannot eat because of the swelling of the salivary glands. Only clear liquids, water, and oral rehydration solutions should be consumed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pain Relief:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One can use paracetamol or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which are easily available without a prescription to reduce the fever and pain. Aspirin should not be given to children because it may cause Reye\u2019s syndrome, a dangerous disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cold or Warm Compresses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The person should use cold or warm compress on the affected glands to help in reducing the pain and inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soft Diet:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Starchy and low-fibre foods that do not require much chewing should be consumed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Isolation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent spreading the virus, individuals with mumps should isolate themselves from other people until they are no longer contagious, which is about five days after the onset of swelling of the glands.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_of_Mumps\"><\/span><strong>Prevention of Mumps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only known method of preventing <\/span>mumps disease<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is through immunisation. The measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">combination<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vaccine administered in two doses during childhood. The first dose is given at 12-15 months of age, while the second dose is given at 4-6 years of age. Apart from vaccination, personal hygiene can also be employed in order to avoid the spread of it. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use soap and water to wash your hands often.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not swap cups, glasses, spoons, forks, knives, and other items that are likely to be contaminated by saliva.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a tissue or the elbow to cover the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washing hands and surfaces that are often touched.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall<\/span><b>,<\/b> mumps<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a childhood illness that was prevalent in the past but has been controlled through vaccination. Immunisation is very crucial to avoid epidemic-like conditions. Seek <\/span>mumps treatment <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you observe any signs and symptoms to avoid complications and their spread. With knowledge of it<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and preventive measures, the effects of this communicable viral illness can be minimised.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumps is an infectious disease that is caused by a virus that affects the salivary glands that are found close to the ears. They are characterised by painful swelling in these glands and if not well managed, Mumps can lead to several complications. 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