What to do if your child has a fever due to mumps

Mumps is a common respiratory infectious disease in clinical practice. This disease is particularly common among children. If not treated in time, it will have a very great impact on children's physical health. Children usually have very obvious symptoms when they suffer from mumps. In severe cases, many complications may be induced. Fever is also a typical symptom of mumps. What should I do if my child has mumps and fever?

1. Symptoms

When children suffer from mumps, they will show certain symptoms, and the symptoms brought by this disease to the children are also different in stages. When the child is in the incubation period, it is difficult for people to detect it. When it is in the prodromal period, certain symptoms will appear, such as fever, loss of appetite, general weakness, headache, vomiting, etc., and there may be complications of some other diseases. When the child is in the parotid enlargement stage, it is more serious, and parents must pay attention.

2. Fever treatment

The child may also have a fever. If the child has a fever, it is more serious, so parents must pay more attention and take their children to the hospital for treatment in time. Generally speaking, symptomatic treatment can be carried out, and some drug treatment can also be taken. During the treatment, the child must pay attention to rest more. If other diseases occur, parents should also pay attention to corresponding treatment.

3. Note

Pay attention to your child's mental state. If the child has a high fever but is in good spirits, and can still laugh and play after taking medicine to reduce the fever, and is almost the same as usual, it means that the child's condition is not serious and he or she can be rest assured to recuperate at home. If the child is listless, tired, and has a dull expression, it indicates that the child is seriously ill and should be taken to the hospital immediately. Observe your child's facial expression. If the child's complexion is normal or flushed, you can rest assured to take care of him at home; if his complexion is dull, yellow, blue, or purple, and his eyes are dull, it means that the condition is serious and he should be sent to the hospital.