HOME TREATMENT FOR MUMPS IN CHILDREN

What is it?

 Mumps is an infection caused by a virus,that was common in children until routine immunization was developed.It occurs in the age of 2 - 12 years.who are not vaccinated,in some cases it affects in any age.Mumps causes inflammation of the testicles,but this is rare in a boy before puberty.

Symptoms:

• Symptoms appear 14 - 24 days after infection
• Raise in body temperature
• Painful swelling on one side of the face or both side of the face.( parotid glands those are salivary glands located between the ear and jaw).
•  Headache
• Other symptoms that may appear in males are testicle lump,scrotal swelling,testicle pain.......

Home treatment for mumps:

Salt water: Take pinch of salt and add it to the lukewarm water and gargle.It may give some relief to the child from the pain.

Paracetamol elixir: Give paracetamol elixir to bring down the temperature and also relief from headache.

Cold drinks: Give plenty of cold drinks but avoid acidic drinks as such as fruit juice.Let them drink through a straw if it hurts to open his mouth.If it hurts your child give semi liquid foods or liquids such as ice creams  & soups.

Ginger: Take dry ginger make it into paste and mix with water.Apply the mix on swollen area around the ear.It reduce the swelling and  pain in that area.

Aloevera: Alovera is the best medicine for so many health problems.Take fresh leaves of aloevera and slice it.Apply the gel on that area to get relief from pain and swelling.Rubbing ice cubes on affected area are also gives great relief from the pain.

Diet for mumps:

• Semi liquid foods oat meal,creamy potatoes,soups(chicken or vegetable soup).
• Non - citric fruits,vegetable juices(note do not add  sugar or any preservatives in that).
• Ginger,garlic,black pepper
• mangoes,green leafy vegetables,vitamin c.