The gladda may suppurate (form
ms), the pne may travel to the ear
tnd neighboring Important structures ;
n fact, so grave are the possibilities
hat nwlect to, properly cure for one
itttoked With mumps and tA complete
y isolate them and so -peeveut the
ipreed of the infection .Is absolutely
rinrinal. JfamUy epidemics of this
liseese are often long drawn out, be
suse development of the .disease after
nfectoin has taken place is very long i
-from 17 to 21 days.
in many mild caeca or mumps tnere
ire no symptoms until the swelling oc
curs. In others there Are chilliness,
rankness, loss of appetite/fiver. The
emperature does not rise Over 101 de
trees Fahrenheit, but in—severe cases
rith headache, vomiting^ pdins in the
>ack and limbs, profnse sweating, the
ever runs up to 104 degrees Faliren
leit. There is often nose bleed and
■ven convulsions in young children.
The first local symptom -is pain just
>elow the lobe of the ear, increased by
novement of the jaws. Sometimes there
s a sour taste in the mouth. In mild
•ases very little treatment is required,
rhe patient should be isolated in n well
entilated room and confined to a fresh,
■lean bed for a few days. Control the
dight fever with cold water sponging;,
rhe swollen glands may be protected
with a pad of aoft cotton, if very
>a inful, an iee bag is grateful, nliliough
•ome patients prefer heat. Inunctions
(gentle rubbing) with warm olive oil
ire good. Local applications of tinc
ture of iodine i»' helpful, ns is alao
poultice.
