Friday, February, 10, 2012

Mumps

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Alternative Names

Epidemic parotitis


Symptoms
  • Face pain
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Swelling of the parotid glands (the largest salivary glands, located between the ear and the jaw)
  • Swelling of the temples or jaw (temporomandibular area)

Other symptoms of this disease that can occur in males:

  • Testicle lump
  • Testicle pain
  • Scrotal swelling

Signs and tests

A physical examination confirms the presence of the swollen glands. No testing is usually required.


Review Date: 05/13/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)