Mumps is an infection caused by a virus that’s easily spread through saliva and mucus. It usually happens in kids who haven’t been immunized.

The parotid glands, which produce saliva and are located beneath and in front of the ears and can swell if infected, are the primary sites of mumps infection, though the disease can affect any part of the body.

Signs and Symptoms

2 weeks after the infection, symptoms appear.

The classic signs are:

• Your face and jaw are in pain and swollen.Other symptoms may be noticed these are:
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle aches
• Weakness

Causes

Mumps are caused by a virus called a paramyxovirus, which is very contagious if we come into contact with someone else’s saliva or mucus.

Infected people can spread it by:

• Coughing, sneezing, or talking
• utilizing communal mugs and serving pieces
• avoiding proper hand washing and touching objects that have been touched by others
• Kissing or close physical contact during some sports

ADVICE

• On swollen areas, apply cold or warm compresses.
• Drink lots of fluids
• Eat soft foods
• Rest, e.t.c

Mumps Complications

Getting the mumps as an adult increases the likelihood of serious complications, which include the following:

• males who have already gone through puberty may experience inflammation of the testicles, ovaries, and breast tissue.
• Encephalitis is a type of brain inflammation.
• Meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
• Hearing loss
• Heart problems
• If infected while pregnant, miscarriage could result.

Pancreatitis

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE

BELLADONA

The parotid glands swell and there is significant pain with the mumps, which is treated with a very effective medication. The mumps also cause fever.

Merc Sol

The right side of the parotid gland is swollen, the parotid gland is inflamed and becomes worse when you swallow. The right ear also hurts sharply, and there is an increase in saliva and an unpleasant mouth odor.

Lachesis

The pain on the left side of the face, which is extremely sensitive to touch, is very helpful for mumps. The pain gets worse when swallowing, especially warm liquids.

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