Mumps or infectious parotitis is an infection caused by a virus. Once you get the infection, you can never be infected again.
Symptoms Of Mumps In Men
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle pains
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Swollen and tender salivary glands (parotitis) on one or both sides.
Complications Of Mumps In Men
- Orchitis or inflammation of the testes that can lead to permanent infertility.
- Inflammation of the ovaries or breasts in females during or after the puberty stage. There is no clinically proven association of mumps and infertility in women.
- Meningitis
- Miscarriage
- Deafness that can be permanent
Prevention Of Mumps And Infertility In Men
- Vaccine.The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is given to children age 15 months and to adults. It is contraindicated in pregnancy and to those allergic to eggs.
- Avoid exposure – mumps can be transmitted when a person coughs, talks or sneezes, when using towels and other things that the infected person used, or by direct contact such as kissing.
- Disinfect – always disinfect items used by the infected person. It is also important to thoroughly clean your surroundings like doorknobs.
- Isolation – since mumps virus is spread easily, consider isolating the sick person or immediately admit him to the hospital.Don’t let them go out for school or work.
- Hand washing – the most important thing you should do. Hand washing has been shown to decrease the incidence of transmission and infection of a particular disease.
Mumps And Infertility In Men Treatment
Infertility-related mumps is rare complication. When infected you can incorporate these treatments:
- Adequate rest and sleep especially during fever periods.
- Take only soft foods like mashed potato and soup.
- Include light liquids such as water and juice that are not sour.
- Do not give highly seasoned and spicy foods.
- Try warm or cold compress to soothe pain.
- You can also give acetaminophen for pain and fever.