Mumps Dr. Reddy's Pediatric Office on the Web TM Mumps Mumps is a viral illness that mainly attacks the salivary glands. Besides the gland swelling, people with mumps may also have low-grade fevers, mild headaches, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain. The symptoms usually go away within 10 days or so. There are two big potential problems with mumps. These symptoms usually go away in 1-2 weeks.
Sterility is very rare after a testicluar infection even if both testes are involved.
It is also possible to develop a mumps-virus meningitis . This is not nearly as serious a problem as bacterial meningitis, which is fortunate because there is little we can do to treat it. Usually patients with mumps meningitis recover without permanent damage. We welcome your comments and questions. If you have specific questions about your child you must ask your child's regular doctor.