Patient's question:
The child next door has recently been experiencing pain at the base of his ear and has developed some small bumps. The parents initially thought it was acne and didn't take it too seriously, but later the child started to have a fever that wouldn't go away, accompanied by constant chills. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was discovered that the child had mumps. After treatment, the parents are still very worried. So, does mumps have any aftereffects?Doctor's answer:
Pain in the earlobe area, accompanied by fever and chills, may be caused by mumps. It is a contagious disease spread through contact. Rest regularly, relax your mind, avoid excessive stress and fatigue, drink more plain water, and use antiviral medications promptly, such as acyclovir. If the temperature is high, above 38.5°C, you should take fever-reducing medication.