Holistic Treatments for Mumps

Mumps is a contagious viral infection that is easily transferred from one individual to another through contact with infected respiratory secretions. It’s caused by a virus referred to as paramyxovirus. Mostly, it attacks the parotid glands, which surround the angle of your jaw right below your ears.

This virus often spreads through sneezing or coughing by an infected patient, which leads to transmission of contaminated secretions. Children ages 5 and 10 years old are highly susceptible to mumps. Once you contract mumps, your body responds by developing a lifelong resistance to the disease. 

Mumps is always recognized by the swelling of the jaws and cheeks. Mumps-related symptoms usually manifest 15-20 days after infection. Other common symptoms associated with the infection include fatigue, headache, dry mouth, fever, abdominal pain, earache, and loss of appetite.

Here are efficient alternative treatments for mumps. Although the treatments don’t cure mumps, they play a crucial role in alleviating the severity of your condition without causing any adverse effects. However, it’s important that you consult your doctor before you start using such remedies.

Ginger

Ginger has desirable anti-viral as well as anti-inflammatory properties, which are responsible for building a strong immunity against infectious illnesses. Prepare dry fresh ginger and crush it to obtain some powder. However, you can readily purchase dry ginger powders from the local market. Mix one tablespoon of the powder with a little water to form a thick paste. Gently apply it on your cheeks, beneath the jaw line. Clean it off with a cold cloth after it completely dries. Apply the paste two to three times each day for about 2 weeks to get considerable relief from the pain and inflammation.

Baking Soda

This contains alkaline properties that suppress the growth of those viruses responsible for causing mumps. Mix some baking powder with a little water to form a paste. Gently apply it on the affected areas of your face and allow about two minutes before washing it off with warm water. Be sure to do these three times daily until the pain completely disappears.

Pineapple and Carrot Juice

A mixture of grape, pineapple, and carrot juice works pretty well in treating mumps. Take this juice regularly to get rid of mump-related infections.

Garlic

Garlic has therapeutic properties that play an important role in curing several ailments. Peel garlic cloves and then crush them. Carefully apply this directly on your face to quickly alleviate the accompanying pain.

Potatoes and Pepper

Potatoes contain lots of proteins and carbohydrates while pepper has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe inflammation. Boil 1-2 potatoes and completely mash them using a fork. Sprinkle a little pepper powder and eat it. Its antioxidant effects improve the body’s immune system, while the analgesic properties suppress pain.

Oatmeal Milk

With mumps, it becomes quite hard to chew hard, solid foods due to extreme pain and swelling of the jaw. Since oatmeal is highly enriched with protein, it serves as an incredible remedy for treating mumps. It also consists of soluble fibers that slow down the digestion process; thus, quenching your appetite for a considerable length of time.

Warm or Cold Compresses

Simply apply heating pads or ice packs on the affected areas several times daily in order to treat the swelling, pain, and inflammation associated with mumps. Every session should last for 15-20 minutes.

If your symptoms last longer than three weeks, you may have to seek medical assistance. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t take alternative treatments without your doctor’s guidance.