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What Causes Mumps, Fever And Swelling Below Right Ear, Jaw And Neck?

Hello sir,My son is 1year 5 month baby .He is suffering from mumps since 5 days.first 3 days he had high fever around 102 degree after that swelling starts below right ear and jaw,neck.Previous 3 days doctor gave only paracetamol oral suspension but because of severe pain doctor suggested him ibugesic plus (3.5 ml 1-1-1) yesterday night only we started this but today morning he has loose motion can we continue the same or not? and please let me still how many days it will continue n is it affect brain or testicles i am worried so much sir please help me sir
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

As per your complain Mumps is a Viral Infection leading to viral infection of Parotid glands and due to infection there can be fever and swelling on the sides of face in the region of the Parotid Glands..
It is true that it can lead to inflammation of Testicles known as Orchitis but it is commonly seen in boys who have reached puberty..
You should not worry as virus runs its course and the infection can gradually subside in 8 to 10 days..
I would suggest you to continue giving him paracetamol as well as Ibuprofen..
Loose motions is due to side effect of the medicine and will gradually subside once the intake of medicine is stopped..
You should feed him with ample of fluids, a soft diet, coolc ompresses over swelling to relieve inflammation..
In case if diarrhea/loose motions become severe you can consult your doctor and get him evaluated..

Hope this information helps.

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Mumps, Fever And Swelling Below Right Ear, Jaw And Neck?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain Mumps is a Viral Infection leading to viral infection of Parotid glands and due to infection there can be fever and swelling on the sides of face in the region of the Parotid Glands.. It is true that it can lead to inflammation of Testicles known as Orchitis but it is commonly seen in boys who have reached puberty.. You should not worry as virus runs its course and the infection can gradually subside in 8 to 10 days.. I would suggest you to continue giving him paracetamol as well as Ibuprofen.. Loose motions is due to side effect of the medicine and will gradually subside once the intake of medicine is stopped.. You should feed him with ample of fluids, a soft diet, coolc ompresses over swelling to relieve inflammation.. In case if diarrhea/loose motions become severe you can consult your doctor and get him evaluated.. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.