Mumps disease is more common in children aged 2 to 12 years.... Lack of vaccination is the most important reason for children to get this disease.... People who have this disease can transmit the virus through sneezing, coughing and even talking.... Swelling of the eardrum is one of the most obvious symptoms of mumps in adults and children.... This article is from GCORP Health Magazine... LLC Continue to learn more about this disease.

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What is mumps disease?

Mumps disease is a type of viral infection that is mostly seen in children... This virus affects the upper respiratory system... The salivary glands located next to the ear are the first victims of this virus... This virus causes them to swell.

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What are the ways of transmission of mumps disease?

The way mumps spreads is like cold and flu... that is, it spreads through infected saliva.... If you are in a contaminated environment, inhaling contaminated air is enough to get this disease.... All contaminated surfaces can contribute to the spread of this disease.

What are the symptoms of mumps?

The most obvious symptoms of mumps disease are swelling of the cheeks and pain in the jaw area...swelling of the salivary glands causes this problem...swelling can occur on one or both sides of the face, which doctors call parotitis.

• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle pains
• fatigue
• Decreased appetite
Jaw pain when chewing and swallowing food

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After infection, it takes about 16 to 18 days for symptoms to appear... This period can be anywhere from 12 to 25 days... Sometimes the symptoms of mumps in children are mild and more like a cold.. For this reason, parents may make a mistake... Sometimes the disease may not be accompanied by specific symptoms and only the swelling of the salivary glands attracts the attention of parents.

What are the side effects of mumps?

• Deafness or hearing losswhich may occur in one or both ears....Sometimes patients have permanent hearing loss.
  Inflammation of the brain, known as encephalitis....Encephalitis sets the stage for neurological problems and can even lead to death.
• Inflammation of the membrane lining of the brain or meningitis... This disease occurs when the virus attacks the central nervous system through the bloodstream... High fever, convulsions and severe headaches with vomiting and nausea are symptoms of this disease.
• Inflammation of one or both testicles (orchitis).Painful urination and ejaculation, blood in the semen, scrotum sensitivity, enlarged prostate, fever, and swollen lymph nodes in the groin are symptoms of this disease... Orchitis is painful, but it does not cause male infertility.
• Inflammation of the breast tissue (mastitis). This condition is associated with pain, fever, chills and sensitivity of the breast to the touch.

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• Inflammation of one or both parotid glands (parotitis).The parotid glands are located in the upper part of the cheeks and near the ear....The main salivary glands are responsible for moistening the mouth....Infectious diseases, trauma, stress and even excessive caffeine consumption can cause this problem..
• Inflammation of the pancreas or pancreas (pancreatitis). Fever, swelling Abdominal pain, high heart rate, nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of pancreatitis.
• Inflammation of one or both ovaries (euphoritis).... This disease can be accompanied by symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and fever.

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How is mumps diagnosed in children and adults?

Paediatrician and infectious disease doctor diagnose the disease by checking the symptoms and history. Sometimes, the doctor may order the following tests to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other possibilities:

• RT-PCT test during which the genome of the virus is detected.... The laboratory technician uses a saliva sample to perform this test.... The genome refers to the genetic material of the virus.
• An antibody test that checks the immune system's antibodies to fight the disease.... You need a blood sample for this test.
• The pcr test that confirms the presence of the virus in the body.... This test requires a sample of the patient's saliva.

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How is mumps disease treated?

The treatment of mumps is like many other viral diseases... that is, there is a special medicine for it... Medicines prescribed by a specialist doctor help to reduce and control the symptoms of the disease... Also, the doctor prescribes solutions to strengthen the body's immune system:

• Rest
• Consumption of liquids
• Consumption of foods that do not require chewing and at the same time provide nutrients and vitamins to the body, such as various vegetable soups.
• Pain reliever to reduce pain and control fever.
• Warm compress on swollen glands.

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Is it possible to prevent mumps disease?

The best way to prevent mumps disease is vaccination.... The first dose of mumps vaccine is injected to a child at the age of 12 to 15 months.... The reminder dose is at the age of 4 to 6 years.... Vaccination can provide complete immunity against the disease...

• Avoid being in public with the onset of symptoms and diagnosis of the disease.
• Try to quarantine yourself in a room at home.
• Separate and disinfect all your equipment from others.
• Wash your hands regularly.
• When you sneeze and cough, cover your mouth and nose and throw a tissue into a closed trash can.

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Last word

Resting and having a proper diet is the best way to treat mumps at home... Soup and broth are the most suitable food for the patient... Citrus fruits and sour fruit juices can stimulate the production of saliva, that's why doctors recommend not to include these fruits in the patient's diet... Online consultation of a pediatrician and infectious disease specialist GCORP LLC.

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