mumps

[lozzylou]

hi i have mumps, i am 24 can anyone tell me how long the face is normally swollen and if there is anything i can do to reduce ther swellito stop myself looking like miss piggy

[sqad617]

Swelling will last about a week.
No treatment avaiable asit is a viral infection.
Drink plenty of fluids, but NOT fruit flavoured as these would stimulate your salivary glands.
Paracetamol or Ibuprofen for pain.
If you are a male (lozzylou does not give me a hint) then watch for swelling of rhe testicles, as if they are involved you will need steroids.
Good luck.

[lozzylou]

hi thanks for your answer. i am female.

[sqad617]

LOL LOL LOL lou could have been Loiuse or Loius LOL.
The look out for severe abdomial pain as mumps can also affect the ovaries.

[shaneystar2]

You have my sympathy lozzylou.
I got the mumps a few years ago at the grand old age of 56 . Quite frankly having a baby was less painful .Childhood ailments you contract as an adult are much worse . I looked like Quasimodo and it left me slightly deaf for ages . Try ice packs on the swelling ,drink plenty of water and take an anti inflammatory every four hours .Have you seen the doctor ?
He may be able to give you a stronger painkiller than you can get over the counter .I had Diclofenac. Hope you soon feel better .