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I have been on penicillin for 7 days to treat mumps but i am still swollen. should i go back to my gp or give it time to heal?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Odd treatment: Mumps is a viral illness that will self heal over time. The average duration of symptoms is 7-10 days but can be longer in adults. Why you are on an antibiotic is not clear but changing to another for mumps would not be necessary.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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A member asked:

I have been on penicillin for 7 days to treat mumps but i am still swollen. should i go back to my gp or give it time to heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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