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by jemsngirls on Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:10 pm
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/mumps.html
Symptoms
It usually takes about 14 to 21 days to develop symptoms after being exposed to the virus (the incubation period). About one in three children with mumps don't get any symptoms.
At first, the symptoms of mumps are similar to those of flu, and can include:
* fever
* headache
* sore throat
* earache that is made worse by chewing
* pain on chewing and swallowing
* loss of appetite
* tiredness
* muscle aches
A day or two later, this is followed by swelling of the parotid glands (on one or both sides). This is when the diagnosis of mumps is usually made.
The swelling of the glands can make it difficult for you to open your mouth and to eat, drink or speak. This usually lasts for up to 10 days.
Symptoms
It usually takes about 14 to 21 days to develop symptoms after being exposed to the virus (the incubation period). About one in three children with mumps don't get any symptoms.
At first, the symptoms of mumps are similar to those of flu, and can include:
* fever
* headache
* sore throat
* earache that is made worse by chewing
* pain on chewing and swallowing
* loss of appetite
* tiredness
* muscle aches
A day or two later, this is followed by swelling of the parotid glands (on one or both sides). This is when the diagnosis of mumps is usually made.
The swelling of the glands can make it difficult for you to open your mouth and to eat, drink or speak. This usually lasts for up to 10 days.
