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A member asked:

I think i may have mumps. i'm 32 years old had all my shots. but my face is swollen on the right side, i have fever off and on. i can't eat.cough?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Parotitis: Other causes of parotid gland swelling besides mumps are bacterial infection, stones in the parotid duct or tumor. Best to have it checked by an ENT specialist as soon as possible. Thanks for trusting HealthTap.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 9/30/2017

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