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A member asked:

I've been told i have mumps on monday. since then my neck is more swollen however my temperature has gone. im unable to eat when will my neck go down?

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Doesn't sound like m: Mumps is usually swelling of the parotid glands, not the neck. You may have a throat infection or swollen glands from mononucleosis. Appropriate cultures and blood tests would be helpful.

Answered 4/16/2014

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