What causes mumps disease?

Mumps is caused by the mumps virus, which belongs to a family of viruses known as paramyxoviruses. These viruses are a common source of infection, particularly in children.

What mumps means?

Definition of mumps : an acute contagious virus disease caused by a paramyxovirus (species Mumps virus of the genus Rubulavirus) and marked by fever and by swelling especially of the parotid gland.

What is mumps disease or symptoms?

Mumps is a contagious disease that is caused by a virus. It typically starts with a few days of fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite.

What is the best treatment for mumps?

How is mumps treated?

  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • If the glands are swollen and causing discomfort, ice or heat packs can help ease the pain.
  • Non-aspirin medications such acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be used to bring a fever under control and help with pain from swollen glands.

What is the best medicine for mumps?

There are currently no medicines to treat the mumps virus. The infection usually passes within a week or two. In the meantime, the measures below may help. If your symptoms don’t improve after 7 days, or suddenly worsen, contact your GP for advice.

How does mumps affect the body?

Mumps can affect any part of the body, but it mostly affects saliva-making glands below and in front of the ears (called parotid glands). Those glands can swell if infected. In fact, puffy cheeks and a swollen jaw are the telltale signs of the virus. Mumps used to be common.

What is the best home remedy for mumps?

Use a warm or cold compress to ease the pain of swollen glands. Wear an athletic supporter and use cold compresses to ease the pain of tender testicles. Avoid foods that require lots of chewing. Try broth-based soups or soft foods, such as mashed potatoes or oatmeal.

How can I prevent mumps at home?

Preventing the spread of mumps

  1. Washing hands with water and soap frequently.
  2. Not going into work/school until 5 days after the symptoms start.
  3. Covering the nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing or coughing.

Is mumps a serious disease?

Mumps usually passes without causing serious damage to a person’s health. Serious complications are rare. But mumps can lead to viral meningitis if the virus moves into the outer layer of the brain. Other complications include swelling of the testicles or ovaries (if the affected person has gone through puberty).