does the swelling get worse each day or does it just swell one day and stay like that till you're better?
2007-01-01 10:37:43 · 3 answers · asked by coz_6 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I've brought up loads of info on mumps, but none of it answers the question i am asking. That's why i asked it on here.
2007-01-01 10:47:29 · update #1
If people don't have an informative answer, don't bother posting. This forum isn't my first stop for answers - Google is.
2007-01-01 10:52:12 · update #2
I'm sorry, i'm not well and i'm just ranting, lol.
2007-01-01 10:52:46 · update #3
Thank you Rod :)
2007-01-01 10:53:36 · update #4
When I had them, they started off really bad when I woke up one morning. After a few days at max, they slowly started to subside. They took about a week and a half from start to finish for me but I imagine it is different for everyone.
2007-01-01 10:50:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mumps is caused by the paramyxovirus. Of the common childhood illnesses, it is the disease with the longest incubation period and can take as long as three weeks from infection to outbreak. Mumps usually begins with two days of discomfort and an increasing temperature. This is followed by an uncomfortable feeling in the jawbone and a swelling of the parotid glands. Often the swelling occurs unevenly, on one side of the face before the other. It is only possible to get mumps in one of the glands. The body temperature may rise to 40oC and the swelling can feel oppressive and sore. The earlobes stick out and the face eventually looks very swollen. The patient experiences pain when opening their mouth. In mild cases the swelling may only last three to four days, but it can go on for a week or more. Apart from staying in bed while the swelling and temperature is at its highest, mumps demands no special attention. There are, however, some complications that may occur and you would be advised to visit your doctor, or, if you are unable, then have him visit you.
Hope this helps
Matador 89
2007-01-05 06:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the swelling starts, it will increase for a day or two, remain constant for a few days (3 or 4 ), then subside over the next one or two days. Total duration- about 8 to 10 days. Do not take anything hard or sour. Take soft food and an antipyretic for fever. Get adequate rest.
2007-01-01 22:37:04 · answer #3 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋