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A member asked:

What can i do if my 4 year old was diagnosed with mumps a week ago when he had a swelling below the jawline.?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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I had dry socket about 2 days after getting a tooth extracted last wednesday my dentist cleaned the area and packed it 2 days agoo how long is the swelling in my face and neck going to last i look like I have the mumps and I am still in a lot of pain?

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