Symptoms of PAROTITIS, VIRAL OR BACTERIAL

Symptoms of mumps, a viral disorder, without complications include inflammation, swelling and pain of the parotid glands. The glands feel firm, and pain increases with chewing or swallowing. Fever, headache, and sore throat develop. Complications that can occur with mumps may produce painful, swollen testicles. Abdominal pain, either in the upper abdomen or the lower abdomen may occur if the ovaries or pancreas are involved, respectively. Sometimes the coverings of the brain become inflamed leading to a viral meningitis. This is commonly associated with severe headache, stiff neck and sensitivity to light. Bacterial parotitis produces the rapid onset of pain and swelling over the involved parotid gland. It is usually unilateral. The face over the gland is red and swollen. Fevers and chills may occur.