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Mumps
A viral infection of the saliva glands (especially the glands behind the ears) that cause them to noticeably swell.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 36-year old asked:
Can we prevent mumps?
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How should I treat mumps?
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A 24-year old asked:
Have mumps been eradicated?
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A 21-year old male asked:
How could you cure a mumps?
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A 25-year old asked:
How is the mumps transmitted?
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A 46-year old asked:
Help. What can I do to cure mumps?
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What are the symptoms of the mumps?
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A 25-year old asked:
Is it possible to have mumps twice?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can I die from mumps if I ignore it?
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A 46-year old asked:
Can you get the mumps more than once?
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A 42-year old asked:
How can you reduce swelling after mumps?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Is there any medications to take for mumps?
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A member asked:
What are the most common symptoms of mumps?
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A 35-year old asked:
What are the best ways of alleviating mumps?
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Is there more than one good way to treat mumps?
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A 38-year old asked:
Are some people more prone to getting the mumps?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can a child get mumps if he had the shot as a baby?
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A 38-year old asked:
How does the doctor know if the diagnosis is mumps?
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A 25-year old asked:
Which treatment works the best and fastest for mumps?
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A 36-year old asked:
When after being exposed to mumps does one show symptoms?
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A 42-year old female asked:
I was diagnosed with the mumps but is the lump supposed to be hard?
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A 18-year old asked:
my little cousins are itching everywhere and now i am too. do i have the mumps?
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A 35-year old asked:
Can you tell me exactly when is it safe to be around people after having mumps?
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A 48-year old asked:
Got mumps on the right side but feeling a little bit of pain on the left. What is wrong?
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A 26-year old female asked:
hi,my husband has mumps and he's with my son right now,and i want to have advise what remedies he can do....?
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A 38-year old asked:
How does mumps cause orchitis?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can mumps cause sterility in men?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Does the mumps infection contageous?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is mumps contagious , am on third day?
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A 39-year old asked:
Does mumps really cause permanent sterility?
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