What is mumps? 3 types of mumps and 2 treatments

The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands. When it is infected, mumps occurs. Mumps, also known as epidemic parotitis, is an acute respiratory infectious disease that is common in adolescents. It can occur on one side of the parotid gland or on both sides at the same time. There are many causes of mumps, such as infection, improper use of drugs, low immunity, etc. In severe cases, it can even affect organs such as the heart and kidneys. Therefore, once related symptoms appear, timely treatment must be carried out according to its specific type.

What are the types of mumps?

1. Suppurative parotitis

Purulent parotitis often presents with redness and swelling on one side, and obvious tenderness. As the disease progresses, pus can be squeezed out in the late stage. If a blood test is performed, the white blood cells and neutrophils in the blood report will often be significantly increased.

2. Symptomatic parotid gland enlargement

Symptomatic parotid swelling is caused by the use of certain drugs. For example, drugs used to treat chronic liver disease, diabetes and other diseases, iodide, isoproterenol, etc. may cause symptomatic parotid swelling. This type of parotitis is generally not swollen or painful and is soft to the touch, usually fatty degeneration.

3. Preauricular lymphadenitis

This type of mumps often only occurs in the neck or in front of the ear. The inflamed area is nucleus-shaped, painful when pressed and is relatively hard. At the same time, it is often accompanied by symptoms such as pharyngitis and ear sores.

What are the treatments for mumps?

1. Western medicine treatment

If antibiotics and sulfonamides are used to treat viral parotitis, the effect is generally not ideal, but antiviral drugs will have a certain effect, but the specific effect varies from person to person. For suppurative parotitis, effective antibacterial drugs can be used for treatment, such as penicillin, some antibiotics against Gram-positive cocci, etc. If necessary, pus can be extracted from the parotid duct orifice, and symptomatic antibiotics can be selected after bacterial culture.

2. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

When treating mumps with traditional Chinese medicine, both internal and external treatments are usually used. Puji Xiaodu Yin is taken as the main medicine for internal use, and topical paint can be applied several times a day with Zijin Ding or Qingdai acid vinegar. If the swelling and pain are unbearable, dandelion, duck pond, narcissus root, purslane, etc. can be mashed in proportion and applied externally to relieve the discomfort caused by the swelling and pain.

Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of mumps. It should be noted that mumps is a respiratory infectious disease. When you find relevant symptoms, you should take isolation measures in time until the mumps is cured. While actively treating, patients should also pay attention to oral hygiene, avoid the intake of acidic and spicy foods, and reduce irritation to the affected area as much as possible, which will have a good auxiliary effect on treatment.