MUMPS

Is a viral infection that affects the parotid glands also called salivary glands  are the organs responsible for producing saliva.(between the ear and jawbone), causing them to swell. This causes discomfort in the neck, ear and jawbone.

Symptoms

Occurs after 2 to 3 weeks of exposure, a fever becomes present, pain is felt upon opening the mouth, and finally, the area of the neck below the ears begins to swell. headaches, joint pain and a high temperature, which may develop a few days before the swelling of the parotid glands.

This occurs in children from the ages of 3 to 16. The testicles usually swell and ache in boys older than 11 years of age.

Suggested treatment

Rest, large quantities of liquids, and stimulation of the immune system with bee propolis and vitamin A, C, and E is recommended. Drinking aloe vera juice will help reduce inflammation and diminish discomforts. This sickness illness is usually over within 10 days.

• Rest when you feel weak or tired.
• Take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, to bring down your fever.
• Soothe swollen glands by applying ice packs.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration due to fever.
• Eat a soft diet of soup, yogurt, and other foods that aren’t hard to chew (chewing may be painful when your glands are swollen)

• regularly washing your hands with soap
• using and disposing of tissues when you sneeze
• avoiding school or work for at least five days after your symptoms first develop

Note – mumps in children can cause sterility if rest is not observed.

Supplements.

Multi- vitamin, B1, B6, B12, A, B2, C, B Complex,

Bee propolis, beta carotene with vitamin E.

Vitamin C, aloe vera juice.