What medicine can children take to get better quickly from acute mumps?

Acute mumps is mostly caused by viral infection. Once a child is diagnosed, usually no special antiviral drugs are needed. Instead, the focus is on relieving symptoms and supportive treatment. However, if the symptoms are severe or accompanied by bacterial infection, timely medical attention is needed and medication should be used according to the doctor's instructions.

Mumps is a common childhood disease, with typical symptoms of parotid swelling and pain, difficulty chewing or swallowing, and some children may also experience fever, general fatigue, etc. Especially when caused by a virus (such as the mumps virus), the focus of drug treatment is not to completely eliminate the virus, but to help children relieve discomfort and let the body's own immune system work to resist infection.

Home care is a key step in managing mumps. Children's antipyretics (such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen) can be used to relieve fever and pain, but they must be used according to specific dosage instructions. Blindly taking antibiotics is not recommended unless the doctor clearly diagnoses a bacterial infection. In terms of diet, you can prepare some mild, easily digestible liquid or semi-liquid foods, such as porridge, milk, and egg custard, to avoid excessive stimulation of the parotid glands, such as sour or too hard foods. Give your child plenty of water to prevent dehydration, but avoid acidic drinks such as orange juice and lemonade to prevent the parotid glands from producing more pancreatic juice and further irritating the painful area.

In order to help children recover faster, it is very important to pay attention to rest and hygiene. If you find that your child has a persistent high fever, worsening parotid swelling and pain, motor dysfunction, coma or other abnormal symptoms, you must seek medical attention immediately and follow the doctor's instructions for more detailed examination and treatment. Strengthening vaccination (such as mumps vaccine) in normal times can effectively prevent this type of viral infection.