Salivary Glands

Mumps or Inflammation of Parotid Glands – Causes, Symptoms, Remedies and Diet

Mumps is a viral infection of the salivary glands especially parotid glands. It is an infectious disease. It is a common condition in children of age group between 2 and 12. Most persons have mumps only once in their lives, but one person in ten may have a second attack.

CAUSES OF MUMPS

- Virus infection which attacks salivary glands.
- Dietetic errors.
- Mumps are found in cough and cold infections.
- Tongue kissing of the person who is suffering from mumps infections also causes mumps.

SYMPTOMS OF MUMPS

- Swelling of salivary glands.
- Fever.
- Painful swelling.
- Inflammation.
- Ear pain.
- Restlessness.
- Swallowing and chewing becomes difficult.
- Swollen cheeks and spinal chords.
- Tendency of vomiting.
- Headache.

PREVENTION FROM MUMPS

- MMR vaccine is important for children to prevent from measles, mumps and rubella.
- The MMR should be given at 12 or 18 months, with a booster at 4 or 6 years.
- Keep the child away from school to prevent infection.
- Mumps patient should have separate bed, separate lunch and dinner plate as mumps infections are transferable.
- Neck should not be exposed to winds.

REMEDIES FOR MUMPS

- Take equal proportions of asparagus and fenugreek seeds and make a paste and apply it over the swelled part.
- Apply paste of dry ginger for the treatment of mumps.
- Applying a paste of margosa leaves and some turmeric on infected part is beneficial.
- Apply thick paste of chebulic myroblan herb and apply over the swelling, it will provide relief.
- Apply aloe Vera Leaf (peeled from one side) + Warm + Some turmeric water + Extract of barbery and bandage over swelling.
- Smear the leaves of peepal leaves with clarified butter and warm them over fire. Place these leaves over the swelled area and bandage it properly.
- Mullein tea is very effective in the treatment of various diseases. They are rich in minerals, vitamins, and are blood purifier.
- Mix one tablespoon shatvari seeds and one tablespoon methi seeds and make its paste and apply on mumps-affected area.

DIET FOR MUMPS

- Liquid diet is important as swallowing becomes difficult.
- The starch obtained from boiling rice is beneficial.
- Fruit juices except juices from citrus fruits is good.
- A warm water enema should be used daily.
- Hot and cold packs should be applied every two hours.

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