Mumps is a viral infection that does not respond to any specific antiviral treatment.
The infection usually improves on its own, although, sometimes, complications can occur.
Home Remedies
If you or your child has mumps, you might not need hospitalization.
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With most cases of mumps, the illness and recovery period will be at home.
Over-the-Counter Medications
Most of the symptoms of mumps can be managed with over-the-counter medicationsfor pain and fever.
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However, mumps infection is preventable with a vaccine.
It provides between 93-97% immunity in healthy children.
Specialist Driven Procedures
Surgery is not a typical part of mumps treatment.
Biopsy
It is rare for mumps to cause swelling that is not recognizable as an infection.
Draining an abscess is generally an uncomplicated procedure.
It may require local anesthesia to numb the area for pain reduction.
Your healthcare providers would then make an incision in the infected area and allow the infected pus to drain.
Then the area will be cleansed.
Depending on the size of the abscess and the incision you may or may not need stitches.
Alternative treatments, in particular, can reduce discomfort.
Acupuncture
Acupuncturetreatment often reduces pain, discomfort, and other symptoms of other illnesses.
Acupuncture, similarly, has been studied for mumps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people recover from mumps within two weeks.
You should avoid contact with others and stay home from work and school during that time.
Call your healthcare provider if you suspect you have anysymptoms of mumps.
Get immediate medical help if symptoms get worse or you experience new symptoms.
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