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Diagnosed With Mumps. Face , Neck, Ears Swollen, Painful To Chew, Headache. Taking Otc Drug Helped. Mumps? Is Swelling Likely To Go Down?

I had some slight swelling behind my left ear on Monday, on Tuesday my jaw and left side of face was badly swollen. I went to the doctors in the morning and was told it was Mumps. I have been off work for 4 days now. The swelling spread to other side of my face and my neck (particularly around the ears and under my jawline). It is very uncomfortable, painful to chew, I have experienced some headaches, back pain and hot and cold flushes. Although I have been taking OTC drugs which have helped quite well. Today the swelling is the same (I still look like a hamster), but physically I feel fine. Is the swelling likely to go down now? Can I return to work soon? Is it likely to be Mumps or something else perhaps? I am 23, female, and completely healthy otherwise.
Tue, 7 May 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for your query.
The swelling on both sides of your jaws is due to Mumps .Usually it was preceded by fever.
Ii is a communicable ,disease spread by droplet air borne disease.
Since it is a viral infection usually it will take one week.
Meanwhile you have to take semi solid and liquid food so that you can avoid chewing and subsequent pain.
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Diagnosed With Mumps. Face , Neck, Ears Swollen, Painful To Chew, Headache. Taking Otc Drug Helped. Mumps? Is Swelling Likely To Go Down?

Hello. Thanks for your query. The swelling on both sides of your jaws is due to Mumps .Usually it was preceded by fever. Ii is a communicable ,disease spread by droplet air borne disease. Since it is a viral infection usually it will take one week. Meanwhile you have to take semi solid and liquid food so that you can avoid chewing and subsequent pain.