- Discomfort in the salivary glands (in the front of the neck) or the parotid glands (immediately in front of the ears). …
- Difficulty chewing.
- Pain and tenderness of the testicles.
- Fever.
- Headache.
- Muscle aches.
- Tiredness.
How is mumps diagnosed in adults?
How is mumps diagnosed? The doctor can usually diagnose mumps
based on the swollen salivary glands
. If the glands are not swollen and the doctor suspects mumps based on other symptoms, he or she will perform a virus culture. A culture is done by swabbing the inside of the cheek or throat.
How do u know if u have mumps?
The primary sign of mumps is
swollen salivary glands that cause the cheeks to puff out
. Other signs and symptoms may include: Pain in the swollen salivary glands on one or both sides of your face. Pain while chewing or swallowing.
How long do mumps last in adults?
A: Mumps can be serious, but most people with mumps recover completely
within two weeks
. While infected with mumps, many people feel tired and achy, have a fever, and swollen salivary glands on the side of the face.
What are 3 symptoms of mumps?
The most common symptoms of mumps include
pain and swelling in the salivary glands
, especially in the jaw area. Other symptoms include trouble talking and chewing, earache, and fever. The goal of treatment is to help ease symptoms. Treatment may include rest, fluids, and acetaminophen for discomfort.
What are the stages of mumps?
The
prodromal phase
typically has non-specific, mild symptoms such as a low-grade fever, headache, malaise, muscle pain, loss of appetite, and sore throat. In the early acute phase, as the mumps virus spreads throughout the body, systemic symptoms emerge. Most commonly, parotitis occurs during this time period.
What can be mistaken for mumps?
- Diabetes.
- Allergic rhinitis.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- Common cold.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- Cough.
What happens if mumps left untreated?
Mumps may lead to
meningitis or encephalitis
, two potentially fatal conditions if left untreated. Meningitis is swelling of the membranes around your spinal cord and brain. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain.
Does mumps go away by itself?
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can cause painful swelling of the salivary glands, especially the parotid glands (between the ear and the jaw). Some people with mumps won't have gland swelling. They may feel like they have a bad cold or the flu instead.
Mumps usually goes away on its own in about 10 days
.
How do doctors treat mumps?
There are currently no medications to treat
the mumps virus. The infection usually passes within a week or two.
Is mumps worse in adults?
Rarely, adults can contract mumps. In these cases, the symptoms are generally the same, but
sometimes slightly worse
and complications are slightly more likely.
Who is most at risk for mumps?
The disease is most common in
children
— about 90 percent of all mumps infections occur in children 15 and younger. However, it's becoming increasingly common for older teens and adults to get the mumps if they weren't vaccinated as children.
What is the best medicine for mumps?
Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as
acetaminophen (Tylenol, others)
or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) to ease symptoms. Use a warm or cold compress to ease the pain of swollen glands.
How contagious is mumps in adults?
Mumps is spread in the same way as colds and flu: through infected droplets of saliva that can be inhaled or picked up from surfaces and transferred into the mouth or nose. A person is
most contagious a few days before the symptoms develop and for a few days afterwards
.
What is the incubation period of mumps?
Mumps is a viral illness caused by a paramyxovirus, a member of the Rubulavirus family. The average incubation period for mumps is
16 to 18 days
, with a range of 12 to 25 days.
Is it possible to have mumps without fever?
Some people who get mumps have very mild symptoms (like a cold), or
no symptoms at all
and may not know they have the disease. In rare cases, mumps can cause more severe complications. Most people with mumps recover completely within two weeks.
