Which department should children with mumps go to?

Children with mumps usually need to go to the pediatric or infectious disease department. Depending on the condition, other related departments can also be coordinated for treatment as needed. Mumps is an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that causes swelling and pain in the parotid gland. Parents should take their children to the doctor as soon as possible to avoid delaying treatment.

1. Mumps Registration Department

If you suspect your child has mumps, the first choice is to see a pediatrician, because pediatrics is mainly responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of common childhood diseases, and most hospitals' pediatric departments can handle this disease. Some hospitals provide specialist services, and you can see the infectious disease department, because mumps is a viral infection, and infectious disease doctors have more experience in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. If the complications are more serious, such as orchitis or meningitis, you should see a urologist or neurosurgeon depending on the specific situation to ensure that your child receives the most appropriate treatment.

2. Diagnosis and treatment of mumps

1. Drug treatment: Doctors usually prescribe symptomatic drugs based on symptoms, such as antipyretics such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to relieve fever and pain, or antiviral drugs such as ribavirin to help speed up virus clearance. Severe patients may consider using immune-enhancing drugs.

2. Diet adjustment: During the period of mumps, children should avoid eating acidic and irritating foods to reduce stimulation to the parotid gland. It is recommended to eat mainly liquid or semi-liquid foods, such as rice porridge, noodle soup, etc., and drink enough water to avoid dehydration due to fever.

3 Home care: Home isolation is an important step to prevent the spread of infection. Mumps is highly contagious. It is recommended to isolate according to the doctor's instructions until the swelling of the parotid glands is completely gone. The isolation time is usually 9 days. During this period, you can use a warm towel to warm the parotid glands to help relieve swelling and pain.

3. Precautions and preventive measures for medical treatment

When seeking medical treatment, it is recommended to inform the doctor of the medical history and symptoms in advance so that a quick diagnosis can be made. Children should avoid close contact with other sick children during medical treatment to prevent cross infection. In terms of prevention, parents should pay attention to timely vaccination of their children with the MMR vaccine, which is an effective way to prevent mumps. At the same time, strengthening children's daily hygiene habits, washing hands frequently, and avoiding contact with patients can reduce the risk of infection.

When a child has mumps, he or she should be seen by a pediatrician or infectious disease department as soon as possible and receive standardized treatment after the condition is clarified. Timely vaccination and daily hygiene are the most important measures to protect children from mumps.