Early symptoms of mumps in children
Disease description:
My child has been diagnosed with mumps. I would like to know, what are the initial symptoms of mumps in children?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
The early symptoms of mumps in children usually involve several aspects.
1. During the incubation period, the child may experience symptoms such as fever, chills, and sore throat, which might not be very obvious. As the condition progresses into the prodromal stage, the child may develop mild to moderate fever, headache, general weakness, and loss of appetite.
2. When entering the parotid swelling stage, the most notable symptom is swelling of the parotid glands, which spreads outward from the area of the earlobe. The skin over the swollen area typically does not appear red.
3. The child may also experience swelling of the submandibular and neck regions, high fever, and severe tenderness in the salivary gland areas. These symptoms may last for several days to weeks, and timely medical treatment is necessary.
The early symptoms of mumps in children are varied, and parents should closely monitor their child's physical condition. Once any abnormalities are noticed, prompt medical attention should be sought.
