There is no cure for mumps. The infection usually passes within 1 to 2 weeks.
There are things you can do to help relieve symptoms.
Do
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get plenty of bed rest
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take ibuprofen and paracetamol for pain and fever - do not give aspirin to children age 16 or younger
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drink lots of fluids - avoid acidic drinks such as fruit juice
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hold a warm or cool face cloth or towel to the swollen glands to help ease pain
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eat soft foods such as mashed potatoes, ice cream, yogurt or scrambled eggs
Non-urgent advice: Speak to your GP if your symptoms:
- do not improve after 7 days
- suddenly get worse
Content supplied by the NHS and adapted for Ireland by the HSE
