What are the symptoms of mumps in children and how is it treated?

Mumps disease is often caused by a virus called parotis and is more common in children than adults.... Mumps is one of the most important diseases that in the past the percentage of children affected by it was high, but these days and with all the advances made in the field of science, we have faced a decrease in the probability of infection... But the important thing is that the percentage of children with this disease has not yet reached zero... It is necessary for mothers and fathers to be sensitive to this issue and take the necessary preventive measures for their children. parents may ask themselves how this disease is treated and what are its symptoms.. how long will it take to recover completely?. To answer these questions, we recommend you to read this article.... In this article, we intend to provide you with information about this disease... **What is mumps?** Mumps is one of the diseases that has a viral origin and is transmitted through a virus called parotis.. For example, mumps can be transmitted through nasal secretions or close contact of an infected person with a normal person.. This virus has a direct effect on the salivary glands and causes swelling and inflammation in this area. As we mentioned at the beginning, the cause of mumps is the presence of a virus called parotis, which makes a person sick by treating the throat, and with the inflammation of the salivary glands, swelling occurs under the throat and ears. The reason for the swelling of the throat and ears is that this virus may be associated with the direct effect of the salivary glands and saliva... **What are the symptoms of mumps in children?** First, before entering the main topic, it is necessary to remember that this disease sometimes has no symptoms and appears in patients without specific symptoms... but in general, the symptoms of this disease are as follows: - As mentioned, the first effect that this virus leaves behind is the salivary glands.... so children will experience pain in this area.... - On the other hand, since the salivary glands are involved in swallowing food, the process of swallowing food after a problem occurs in this area is associated with problems and pain.... - Salivary glands due to the decrease in the secretion of salivary secretions, the natural activity of Momp ***.... Hence, they will experience dry mouth... more... - Having a headache - Fever is one of the factors that is mostly seen in children, and necessary care should be taken to reduce the possibility of **child convulsions**... - feeling lethargic and tired; - Nausea; - **children's anorexia**; **What is the treatment of mumps in children?** As mentioned, mumps is a viral disease that no antibiotics will be effective in treating. Therefore, the most important advice we will have is to rest for a long time, and in some cases you can use painkillers to reduce muscle pain... How many days does mumps last? In all people, this disease will eventually show its symptoms for up to a week, and after this period, the symptoms and signs disappear and you can return to your normal life**.** **Preventive care during mumps** The most important thing that mothers and fathers should observe is to reduce their contact with the sick person for a week to prevent the transmission of this virus to other family members or other children, and during the contact period, observe hygiene tips to achieve recovery... During **fever in children** resting and placing a cold wet cloth on the swollen area can help reduce pain, discomfort and illness... Do not use spicy and sour foods... Food and liquid consumption Water is also recommended for mumps and can be very effective.... *** Is mumps dangerous? ***Mumps disease*** is one of the diseases that is not dangerous, but it can cause disease or functional disorders in the body... Therefore, after a child has mumps, it is necessary to visit the **best pediatrician** to listen carefully to all the tips that can reduce the risk of infection, and then follow them easily during the duration of this disease. In the end, the most important point is that to prevent your children from getting infected, you must separate them from the infected person.. Fortunately, the number of specialized doctors who have studied in the field of pediatrics and are active these days is not small, and you can trust them in this field and entrust the treatment process to a good pediatrician.