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My daughter has been suffering from mumps since last week , please suggest some medicine for relief.
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Mumps is a viral infection and it does not have any particular treatment as such, it is usually treated symptomatically.
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If your daughter is experiencing intolerable pain the you can give
- TAB PCM 500MG 1-1-1 or if you daughter is more than 12 years the you can also give TAB IBUPROFEN 300MG and if your daughter is less than 12 years the give 1/2 the IBUPROFEN tablet.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Soft diet should be preferred.
- Give cold/warm compress.
- Take proper rest.
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Look for any fever, chills, difficulty in breathing, if present consult immediately.
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Usally sypmtoms
Except in infection to prevent it give antibiotic to prevent secondary infection
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What is the age of your daughter? For mumps it is just conservative treatment, Paracetamol, Betadine gargle, plenty of water, rest. Kindly consult.
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Please first of all visit a pediatrics
And primary treatment tab pcm 500 bd
Tab lcz 10.mg od
Tab Amoxicillin 250 bd 3 day
Bed adine gargle ya mouth gargal (chlorhexidine)
Tab B complex od
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Mumps is a viral infection, and there is no specific antiviral treatment for it.
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However, you can manage symptoms and provide relief with supportive care:
1. Pain and Fever Relief:
• Over-the-counter pain relievers like Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen can help reduce fever and relieve pain. Ensure you use age-appropriate doses for your daughter.
2. Hydration:
• Encourage her to drink plenty of fluids, as dehydration can worsen symptoms.
3. Soft Diet:
• Provide soft, easy-to-chew foods that don’t require much jaw movement, as swelling of the salivary glands can make chewing painful.
4. Cold Compress:
• Applying a cold or warm compress to the swollen areas can help ease discomfort.
5. Rest:
• Adequate rest is essential for recovery from mumps.
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If the swelling is severe, or if she experiences complications such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, testicular pain (in older children), or any neurological symptoms, it’s important to consult a doctor immediately.
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I'm Doc Niharika
See Mumps is a viral infection
So it has no specific treatment per se
Recovery takes around 2 weeks
Follow these steps
1st keep pt Hydrated, with plenty of water , coconut water and fruit juices
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Allow her to take sufficient rest, bland food
vaccinate the pt if not done
Gargles with Betadine solution
let me know if she has other health issues or health complaints
contact me on practo
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Need not to worry dear friend mumps is common viral infection in children which is infectious.It would last for a week or soo .It may infect the other side as well. Ither children in the house need to keep distance from her for now there is risk of there infection too.
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Syrup Pcm Tds 2 tsf
syrup levocet tsf
warm gargles
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Take balanced diet.
For prescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at plus nine one nine five nine five zero eight seven three nine nine.
Thanks.
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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You
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With in 1 week of duration symptoms may subside. Need to treat her According to the symptoms she has
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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There’s no specific treatment for mumps. 😷 The disease must run its course and usually goes away on its own within a couple of weeks. 📅 Mumps treatment focuses on alleviating your child’s symptoms to make them as comfortable as possible. 😊 The following steps can help manage symptoms:
Drink plenty of fluids. 🥤
Gargle warm salt water. 🧂
Eat soft, easy-to-chew foods. 🍲
Avoid acidic foods that make your mouth water. 😖
Suck on an ice pop to soothe a sore throat. 🧊
Place ice or heat packs on swollen glands. 🤕
Take non-aspirin medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen to reduce fever and help with pain. 💊
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Kindly refrain from administering aspirin, as it carries the potential to induce Reyes syndrome.
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Further evaluation needed. Please contact. Take it seriously
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Your concern require detailed history and evaluation. Can consult for further management.
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You should visit a physician at least now as you are still waiting for last 7 days and she is suffering just because of lack of consultation.
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Please consult with a Paediatrician in your area for a physical examination and further management.
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Seea doctor
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Dear Patient,
Thank you for reaching out. Mumps is a viral infection that can cause swelling in the salivary glands, fever, and discomfort. Treatment primarily focuses on alleviating symptoms, as there is no specific antiviral treatment for mumps.
I recommend the following steps for your daughter:
1. Ensure she stays well-hydrated.
2. Use over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help reduce fever and relieve pain.
3. Apply warm or cold compresses to the swollen areas to ease discomfort.
4. Encourage her to rest.
It is important to monitor her symptoms closely. If there is no improvement or if her condition worsens, please consult me for a better evaluation and treatment. You can also reach me via WhatsApp at eight zero zero ninety-eight twenty-one thirty-two.
Take care and I hope she feels better soon.
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Connect
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Kindly consult for proper evaluation and treatment
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Uncomplicated mumps require analgesic pain killers,and adequate hydration and rest.Over period of days it will settle down.
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General Care
1. Rest and hydration
2. Warm compresses on affected areas (cheeks, neck)
3. Over-the-counter pain relievers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen)
4. Soft, easy-to-swallow foods (soups)
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Dr. Himani Shah
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Rajkot
Sure we will start antiviral medication as it's caused by paramyxo 🦠
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Noida
Usually requires symptomatic treatment with monitoring
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Dr. Sarika Rautwar
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Kindly consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Anand Prakash Pandey
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Delhi
No specific medication just symptomatic relief can b given according to symptoms
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consult for proper advise
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Dr. Harimohan Sharma
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
It's viral infection
No specific treatment for mumps
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Betadine gargles 3-4 times per day
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For pain ...can take Tab dolo 650 mg s.o.s
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Jaipur
Mumps is a viral disease and usually it subsides itself but you should get a physical consultation
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Dr. Jaswanth Sowmya Thalathoti
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Guntur
What is the age of your daughter
What are the symptoms she is facing
Need ll details in clear to send prescription
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Dr. Mohit Pawar
General Physician
4 yrs exp
New Delhi
Consider consultation with pediatrician if symptoms dont resolve with in 1 week . Till then symptomatic treatment
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Consult
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Meerut
* Hydrate: Drink plenty of fluids.
* Oral care: Gargle with salt water, eat soft foods, avoid acidic foods, and suck on ice pops.
* Rest: Encourage rest to promote healing.
* Pain relief: Use over-the-counter pain relievers and ice or heat packs.except Aspirin based .
* Consult a doctor: If symptoms worsen or complications arise.
*Prevent: Get vaccinated against mumps.
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
13 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Dr. Mohd Abrar
Sexologist
15 yrs exp
Srinagar
Limcee tab
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Connect please
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Crocin ds
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General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Pain relief medication
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consultation
Health Tips
plenty of water intake
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Any other symptoms are associated with mumps
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detailed evaluation
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Dr. Bhavya Sri Mothiki
Pulmonologist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If it is lasting for so long, you need to consult as she may require a course of antibiotics. Apply hot fomentation to the affected area. Adequate fluid intake is necessary with proper oral hygiene.
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For pain relief, she can take tab zerodol SP twice daily for 3 days after food along with tab pantoprazole 40mg before food once daily
Health Tips
preferably soft food intake only
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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Chennai
Consult with pediatrician
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online immediately
Do not neglect
She needs a course of antibiotics
Pain killers
Hot fomentation
Hot water gargle
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take zerodol sp.
Do consult.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Cold food
Inform
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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