Are mumps and parotitis the same thing?

Are mumps and parotitis the same thing?

1. Mumps and parotitis are the same thing and refer to the same disease.

2. In clinical medicine, mumps is also known as parotitis, epidemic parotitis, fried parotitis, mumps, etc. Mumps and parotitis represent the same disease, which is mainly caused by the mumps virus. It is a common respiratory infectious disease that occurs mostly in children and adolescents, especially in winter and spring. The incidence rate is relatively high. It is generally transmitted through droplets, often causing parotid swelling or pain.

3. Under normal circumstances, the incubation period after infection with the mumps virus is often 8 to 30 days, with an average incubation period of about 18 days. Most people do not have obvious early symptoms, but some are more sensitive. After infection, symptoms such as muscle aches, headaches, and loss of appetite may occur. Some may also experience stomach cold, fever, or general discomfort. After some infections, the parotid glands become swollen and painful, and the body temperature may reach 38°C, and some may even reach 40°C. The swelling reaches its peak in about 1 to 3 days, and generally subsides slowly after 5 days.

4. When suffering from mumps, it is recommended to pay more attention to rest. Ribavirin injection can be used for treatment in the early stage. If there are other symptoms, symptomatic treatment can be given. For example, if there is a high fever, ibuprofen granules or ibuprofen capsules can be used.