How to treat acute mumps in children

Children's acute mumps needs to choose antibiotic treatment, supportive therapy or surgical intervention according to the cause. Timely medical treatment is the key. Treatment may include anti-infection treatment, physical cooling, dietary adjustment, etc. The specific plan needs to be judged in combination with the condition.

1. Anti-infection treatment

Most cases of acute mumps are caused by bacterial infection, with typical symptoms of parotid swelling, tenderness, fever, etc., which require antibiotic treatment. Commonly used drugs include amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, cephalosporin antibiotics or rifampicin. The specific drug and dosage should be determined by the doctor according to the type of infection. If it is viral mumps, such as epidemic mumps, symptomatic treatment is the main treatment and antibiotics are ineffective.

2. Physical cooling and pain relief

For symptoms accompanied by fever, physical cooling such as ice compresses on the parotid glands is recommended to relieve swelling. Cold wet towels or cold packs can be used, but excessive cooling should be avoided to avoid frostbite. For more obvious pain, safe children's antipyretic and analgesic drugs such as acetaminophen can be used under the guidance of a doctor, and be careful to strictly follow the dosage.

3. Diet and nursing support

Parotid swelling and pain usually affect children's chewing and swallowing ability. You can adjust the diet to warm or liquid food, such as porridge and soup, and avoid acidic or too dry and hard food. You can rinse your mouth with water after each meal to keep your mouth clean and reduce the risk of secondary infection. If there is purulent manifestation or obvious fluctuation in the parotid area, abscess incision and drainage surgery may be required to prevent further spread of infection.

4. Response to special situations

If the child has redness, swelling, or hearing loss in the ear and surrounding area, you should be alert to other complications, such as parotid duct obstruction or otitis media, and further examination should be performed to determine the problem. Early detection and treatment can avoid long-term damage.

The treatment of acute mumps requires the selection of appropriate methods based on the cause and severity of the disease, and medical intervention should be implemented under the guidance of a doctor. Parents should pay special attention to observing changes in the condition of their children while caring for them, and take their children to the hospital for follow-up in a timely manner to ensure complete recovery.