Mumps
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If a child or adult has painful swelling of the salivary glands near the cheeks and jaw, it could be mumps. Mumps, or parotitis, is a contagious viral infection that mainly affects the parotid glands.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician is usually the first point of reference in childhood; depending on the case, the infectious disease specialist, the otolaryngologist, or the pediatric nephrologist may get involved when complications are suspected.
Common symptoms: swelling on one or both sides of the face, pain when chewing or swallowing, fever, and general discomfort.
When should you seek care? It is reasonable to consult with the characteristic swelling or if additional discomfort arises. A professional evaluation helps confirm the picture and clarify questions about contagion.
Data on 185 doctors who treat mumps
Which specialist treats mumps?
Mumps should be treated by a pediatrician, who identifies the swelling of the salivary glands and monitors its progress; an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor) may be involved if there are complications in the head and neck area.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in mumps
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Luis Miguel Méndez Saucedo
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is mumps?
If a child or adult has painful swelling of the salivary glands near the cheeks and jaw, it could be mumps. Mumps, or parotitis, is a contagious viral infection that mainly affects the parotid glands.
Which doctor treats mumps?
Mumps should be treated by a pediatrician, who identifies the swelling of the salivary glands and monitors its progress; an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor) may be involved if there are complications in the head and neck area.