Does mumps cause fever headaches? Treatment of mumps

Mumps is also known as "big ears" or "pig head wind", which vividly points out the characteristics of parotid swelling centered on the earlobe. So, how is mumps caused? How should it be treated?

What causes mumps?

Mumps is caused by the mumps virus. The mumps virus only survives and reproduces in the human body. Disinfectants such as 84 can kill the mumps virus in about 5 minutes, ultraviolet radiation can also kill the mumps virus, and heating to 56°C can kill the virus in a few minutes.

What are the symptoms of mumps?

Parotid gland swelling is the first symptom, which manifests as swelling centered on the earlobe and spreading to the surrounding area. The surface is not red, the edges are not clear, the pressure is elastic, and there is slight pain when the pressure is applied. This swelling usually swells on one side first, then gradually affects the other side, and finally both sides swell at the same time.

When the parotid gland is swollen, the child will feel pain in the swollen area, and the pain will be aggravated when opening the mouth to eat or eating sour or hard food.

Some children may experience fever, headache, fatigue, and weakness, but others may not experience obvious systemic discomfort.

Usually the parotid gland swelling reaches its peak after 2-3 days and then gradually subsides after 4-5 days. In a few children, only the submandibular gland and sublingual gland are swollen, not the parotid gland.

How is mumps treated?

Mumps drugs are used to treat mumps. Therefore, the clinical practice mainly adopts a comprehensive treatment plan of internal and external application of traditional Chinese medicine.

The treatment principle is mainly to clear away heat and detoxify, soften and disperse nodules. Commonly used prescriptions include Yinqiao Powder and Puji Disinfection Drink.

External application method:

Ruyi Jinhuang Powder (hospital homemade medicine), Qingdai Powder: choose one, adjust the affected area with sesame oil or tea, 1 to 2 times a day. For cheek swelling and pain, it is forbidden to be broken.

Fresh cactus: Take one piece each time, remove the thorns, wash and mash or cut into thin slices, and apply to the affected area. Apply twice a day for cheek swelling and pain.

Testicular swelling and pain external application method: fresh hibiscus leaves, fresh Patrinia scabra, crushed in appropriate amounts; Indigo 10g, Rhubarb 10g, Gleditsia sinensis 10g, Litchi kernel 10g, research details. Mix the above medicines evenly, adjust the site of testicular swelling and pain, support the testicles with a cloth belt, and moisten with dry water. Patients with testicular swelling and pain use it once a day.