{"id":1621,"date":"2020-06-18T11:22:22","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T11:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1621"},"modified":"2020-06-24T04:55:43","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T04:55:43","slug":"mumps-symptoms-causes-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/mumps-symptoms-causes-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Mumps- Symptoms, Causes and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumps is a\nviral infection that affects mainly the saliva-producing (salivary) glands\nlocated between your mouth and near your ears. Mumps in one or both of those\nglands may cause swelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumps was\nwidespread in the U.S. before vaccination with the mumps became routine. The\nnumber of cases has shrunk significantly since then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumps\noutbreaks, however, still occur in the United States, and in recent years the\nnumber of cases has decreased. Typically speaking, these outbreaks involve\nindividuals who are not vaccinated and occur in close contact environments such\nas colleges or campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complications\nof mumps are potentially severe but uncommon, such as hearing loss. Mumps\ndoesn&#8217;t get any particular treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/mumps-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#Symptoms\" title=\"Symptoms\">Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/mumps-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#When_to_see_a_doctor\" title=\"When to see a doctor\">When to see a doctor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some\nindividuals who are diagnosed with the mumps virus have either no or very mild\nsigns or symptoms. Typically they occur around two to three weeks after\nexposure to the virus when signs and symptoms emerge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary\nsign of mumps is swollen salivary glands that cause puffing out of the cheeks.\nSpecific signs and symptoms may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pain in the swollen salivary glands on one or\nboth sides of your face<\/li><li>Pain while chewing or swallowing<\/li><li>Fever<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Muscle aches<\/li><li>Weakness and exhaustion <\/li><li>Appetite loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_see_a_doctor\"><\/span>When to see a doctor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or\nyour child has signs and symptoms of mumps, see your doctor. Mumps becomes\nhighly contagious after symptoms appear for about nine days. Tell your doctor&#8217;s\noffice before you go in that you suspect mumps and plans can be made to stop\npassing the virus to others in the waiting room <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the\nmeanwhile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rest as often as possible<\/li><li>Try to reduce symptoms with cold compresses\nand over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB,\nothers) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumps has\nbecome rare so another disease can trigger the signs and symptoms. Swollen\nsalivary glands and a fever could imply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A blocked salivary gland<\/li><li>A different viral infection<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumps is\ncaused by a virus that spreads easily by contaminated saliva, from person to\nperson. If you&#8217;re not immune, an infected person who&#8217;s just sneezed or coughed\nmay contract mumps by breathing in saliva droplets. You may also contract mumps\nfrom sharing utensils or cups with anyone who has mumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complications&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumps\ncomplications are uncommon, but some may be severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most\ncomplications of mumps include inflammation and swelling in a certain body\npart, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Testicles:<\/strong> This\ndisease, known as orchitis, causes the swelling of one or both testicles in\nmales who have reached puberty; Orchitis is painful but it seldom contributes\nto fatherlessness (sterility) of a child.<\/li><li><strong>Brain:<\/strong> Viral\ninfections such as mumps can cause the brain to become inflamed. Encephalitis\ncan cause neurological problems and cause life-threatening consequences.<\/li><li><strong>Membranes\nand fluid around the brain and spinal cord:<\/strong> This condition can occur when\nthe mumps virus spreads through your bloodstream to infect your central nervous\nsystem, known as meningitis. <\/li><li><strong>Pancreas:<\/strong> The sign\nand symptoms of this condition, called pancreatitis, include upper abdominal\npain, nausea and vomiting.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mumps\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s other complications can include:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hearing loss. Loss of hearing can occur in\none or both of the ears. Though uncommon, the hearing loss is permanent at\ntimes.<\/li><li>Heart problems. Mumps has seldom been related\nto irregular heartbeat and heart muscle disease.<\/li><li>Miscarriage. Contracting mumps while you&#8217;re\npregnant, particularly early in your pregnancy.<\/li><li>Diagnosis<\/li><li>If you or your child has signs or symptoms of\nmumps, the doctor would possibly:<\/li><li>Ask whether you or your child has been\nvaccinated against mumps and whether you might have been exposed to the virus<\/li><li>Prescribe a blood test to check for the mumps\nvirus proof<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A virus\ncauses mumps so antibiotics aren&#8217;t successful. But the majority of children and\nadults recover within a few weeks from an uncomplicated case of mumps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those with\nmumps are typically no longer infectious and may return to work or school\nsafely about five days after signs and symptoms appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The only\ngood way to avoid mumps is to be a vaccine against the disease. Most people\nhave immunity to mumps once they are completely vaccinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mumps\nvaccine is typically administered as a combined inoculation of\nmeasles-mumps-rubella (MMR), which includes the safest and most efficient type\nof each vaccine. It is advised to take two doses of the MMR vaccine before a\nchild goes into school. When the infant is: Such vaccines should be given:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Between 12 and 15 months ages<\/li><li>Between four and six years ages<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nparticular, college students, foreign visitors and health-care staff are urged\nto ensure that they have had two doses of the MMR vaccine. A single dose is not\nfully effective for the prevention of mumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The third\ndose of this vaccine is not recommended regularly. But if you are in an area\nthat is experiencing an epidemic, your doctor may prescribe a third dose. An\nanalysis of a recent outbreak of mumps on a college campus found that students\nreceiving a third dose of the MMR vaccine had a significantly lower chance of\ncontracting the disease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Mumps is a viral infection that affects mainly the saliva-producing (salivary) glands located between your mouth and near your ears. Mumps in one or both of those glands may cause swelling. Mumps was widespread in the U.S. before vaccination with the mumps became routine. The number of cases has shrunk significantly since then. 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