Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Epidemic parotitis
Treatment
There is no specific treatment for mumps. Ice or heat packs applied to the neck area and acetaminophen (Tylenol) may help relieve pain. Do not give aspirin to children with a viral illness because of the risk of
You can also relieve symptoms with:
- Extra fluids
- Soft foods
- Warm salt water gargles
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
Patients usually do well, even if other organs are involved. After the illness, the patient has a life-long
Complications
Infection of other organs may occur, including
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if you or your child has mumps and:
Eye redness - Persistent
drowsiness - Persistent vomiting or
abdominal pain - Severe
headache - Testicle pain or a testicle lump
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if
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Review Date: 05/13/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
