mumps symptoms in child
Mumps has an incubation period of 7-18 days, but on average is around 10 days after exposure. As well as the tell-tale neck swelling, symptoms may include pain and discomfort from the swelling, fever, headache, feeling sick, dry mouth, joint aches and a general malaise.Ear pain may be felt, especially when chewing.A sour taste in the mouth may be experienced and swallowing may be difficult.s well as the tell-tale neck swelling, symptoms may include pain and discomfort from the swelling, fever, headache, feeling sick, dry mouth, joint aches and a general malaise. Ear pain may be felt, especially when chewing. A sour taste in the mouth may be experienced and swallowing may be difficult.