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Mumps Discharge Instructions


About this topic


Mumps is an infection of the parotid gland. The parotid glands are tissues that make saliva. This is also known as spit. They are found inside your cheeks. A small tube connects the parotid glands to your mouth. The virus that causes mumps makes the parotid glands become swollen and sore. ‚  

What care is needed at home?


  • Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do.
  • Take your drugs as ordered by your doctor.
  • Put a warm compress on your swollen cheek. Place on the area for 10 to 15 minutes every few hours.
  • Gently massage your cheeks each day until the swelling goes down.
  • Drink 6 to 8 glasses of fluids each day. Avoid orange and grapefruit juice or lemonade because they can cause pain when swallowed.
  • Ask your doctor if you can suck on hard candy.

What follow-up care is needed?


  • Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits.
  • Your doctor will tell you if other tests are needed.

What drugs may be needed?


The doctor may order drugs to: ‚  
  • Help with pain
  • Reduce swelling
  • Reduce fever

Will physical activity be limited?


You may need to stay inside and limit visits with others as mumps can spread if you talk, sneeze, or cough around people. Ask your doctor what activity is best for you. ‚  

What changes to diet are needed?


You may have problems chewing and opening your mouth because of the swelling. Try to eat soft, mild tasting foods that are easy to chew and swallow. ‚  

What problems could happen?


Swelling may not go away with drugs. You may need to have surgery to drain the pus from your parotid gland. ‚  

What can be done to prevent this health problem?


Get the shot that prevents mumps. ‚  

When do I need to call the doctor?


  • Signs of infection. These include fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills.
  • Trouble opening mouth or swallowing
  • Very bad pain
  • Swelling or pain in the testes in males or lower belly in females
  • You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Teach Back: Helping You Understand


The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚  
  • I can tell you about my condition.
  • I can tell you how to ease the pain in my neck and cheeks.
  • I can tell you what I will do if I have a fever, chills, or trouble opening my mouth or swallowing.

Where can I learn more?


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ‚  
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/mumps/default.htm ‚  
KidsHealth ‚  
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/sick/mumps.html# ‚  
National Organization for Rare Diseases ‚  
http://www.rarediseases.org/rare-disease-information/rare-diseases/byID/741/viewAbstract ‚  

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

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