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Suffering from mumps
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My daughter has been suffering from mumps since last week , please suggest some medicine for relief.
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Good evening,
Mumps is a viral infection and it does not have any particular treatment as such, it is usually treated symptomatically.
Next Steps
If your daughter is experiencing intolerable pain the you can give
- TAB PCM 500MG 1-1-1 or if you daughter is more than 12 years the you can also give TAB IBUPROFEN 300MG and if your daughter is less than 12 years the give 1/2 the IBUPROFEN tablet.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Soft diet should be preferred.
- Give cold/warm compress.
- Take proper rest.
Health Tips
Look for any fever, chills, difficulty in breathing, if present consult immediately.
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Mumps is a viral infection, and there is no specific antiviral treatment for it.
Next Steps
However, you can manage symptoms and provide relief with supportive care:
1. Pain and Fever Relief:
• Over-the-counter pain relievers like Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen can help reduce fever and relieve pain. Ensure you use age-appropriate doses for your daughter.
2. Hydration:
• Encourage her to drink plenty of fluids, as dehydration can worsen symptoms.
3. Soft Diet:
• Provide soft, easy-to-chew foods that don’t require much jaw movement, as swelling of the salivary glands can make chewing painful.
4. Cold Compress:
• Applying a cold or warm compress to the swollen areas can help ease discomfort.
5. Rest:
• Adequate rest is essential for recovery from mumps.
Health Tips
If the swelling is severe, or if she experiences complications such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, testicular pain (in older children), or any neurological symptoms, it’s important to consult a doctor immediately.
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Hello
I'm Doc Niharika
See Mumps is a viral infection
So it has no specific treatment per se
Recovery takes around 2 weeks
Follow these steps
1st keep pt Hydrated, with plenty of water , coconut water and fruit juices
Next Steps
Allow her to take sufficient rest, bland food
vaccinate the pt if not done
Gargles with Betadine solution
let me know if she has other health issues or health complaints
contact me on practo
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Need not to worry dear friend mumps is common viral infection in children which is infectious.It would last for a week or soo .It may infect the other side as well. Ither children in the house need to keep distance from her for now there is risk of there infection too.
Next Steps
Syrup Pcm Tds 2 tsf
syrup levocet tsf
warm gargles
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There’s no specific treatment for mumps. 😷 The disease must run its course and usually goes away on its own within a couple of weeks. 📅 Mumps treatment focuses on alleviating your child’s symptoms to make them as comfortable as possible. 😊 The following steps can help manage symptoms:
Drink plenty of fluids. 🥤
Gargle warm salt water. 🧂
Eat soft, easy-to-chew foods. 🍲
Avoid acidic foods that make your mouth water. 😖
Suck on an ice pop to soothe a sore throat. 🧊
Place ice or heat packs on swollen glands. 🤕
Take non-aspirin medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen to reduce fever and help with pain. 💊
Health Tips
Kindly refrain from administering aspirin, as it carries the potential to induce Reyes syndrome.
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Dear Patient,
Thank you for reaching out. Mumps is a viral infection that can cause swelling in the salivary glands, fever, and discomfort. Treatment primarily focuses on alleviating symptoms, as there is no specific antiviral treatment for mumps.
I recommend the following steps for your daughter:
1. Ensure she stays well-hydrated.
2. Use over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help reduce fever and relieve pain.
3. Apply warm or cold compresses to the swollen areas to ease discomfort.
4. Encourage her to rest.
It is important to monitor her symptoms closely. If there is no improvement or if her condition worsens, please consult me for a better evaluation and treatment. You can also reach me via WhatsApp at eight zero zero ninety-eight twenty-one thirty-two.
Take care and I hope she feels better soon.
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* Hydrate: Drink plenty of fluids.
* Oral care: Gargle with salt water, eat soft foods, avoid acidic foods, and suck on ice pops.
* Rest: Encourage rest to promote healing.
* Pain relief: Use over-the-counter pain relievers and ice or heat packs.except Aspirin based .
* Consult a doctor: If symptoms worsen or complications arise.
*Prevent: Get vaccinated against mumps.
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If it is lasting for so long, you need to consult as she may require a course of antibiotics. Apply hot fomentation to the affected area. Adequate fluid intake is necessary with proper oral hygiene.
Next Steps
For pain relief, she can take tab zerodol SP twice daily for 3 days after food along with tab pantoprazole 40mg before food once daily
Health Tips
preferably soft food intake only
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