CARE ADVISED

Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 187, 9 August 1941, Page 9

CARE ADVISED

treatment of mumps

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(I . WELLINGTON. Fridav bUiiCtin iSHUOd the SrL Depart '" nent that while ere is no need for undue concern at the present outbreak of mumps. public are auvised to take all , reasonable precautions to discourage i its spread. The incidence of mumps bu ! t e lt S has b h v gr ° ater than normal. | jui it nas b> no means reached I oatiem" 8 , pro^ortions - Isolation of [ patients, however, is imperative. bv A h " a f ffi °i f r ' ruir,p ' s is announced >> Headache, loss oi appetite, a slisht use in temperature, chilliness and Pdins in the back and limbs. In the avei age case there is a swelling of g i a S d below ar »t! 'n front of the eat, stiffness of the jaw and pain on opening the mouth. The most infectious pei lod is when the symptoms start and the gland starts to" enlarge. Treatment is largely a nutter of , he "" ln thin ff is t&relieve the patients distress. Bed during the acute stage is essential. Soothing lotion, such as a mixture of glycerine and belladonna, helps to lase the pain, and a dose of ten grains of aspn in for an adult dose brings relief. During the four and five days when the trouble is at its worst a milk and soft food diet is advised also regular use of an antiseptic mouth wash. The patient should be kept out of draughts, as complications can be dangerous. The patient should avoid contact with other people for at least a week after the glands have become normal.