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Where do you get inflammation if you have mumps?
Classically, in the parotid glands, and sometimes in the ovaries or testicles.
Are men the only ones who can get mumps?
No. Mumps affects your salivary gland. They are present in both the sexes. Mumps has nothing to do with your sex.
What Are The Long Term Affects For Mumps?
Long-term effects of mumps can include complications such as orchitis (inflammation of the testicles), which can lead to infertility in males, and oophoritis (inflammation of the ovaries) in females. Mumps can also cause meningitis, leading to potential neurological issues. In rare cases, individuals may experience hearing loss or other complications. Vaccination has significantly reduced the incidence of mumps and its associated long-term effects.
Why are mumps dangerous for boys?
One of the things that mumps can do is it can cause orchitis (inflammation and swelling of the testicles), which can lead to infertility, loss of one or both testicles, and possibly severe illness or death.
What is an inflammation of the testicles that may or may not be associated with the mumps virus called?
Orchitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the testes. Mumps is one possible cause.
How serious is mumps?
mumps when contracted in childhood is less serious compared to when you contract it in adulthood. mumps in adulthood particularly among males can also cause swelling of the testicles or ORCHITIS. orchitis has the potential of making one sterile.
Can you wash hair if you have mumps?
No reason why not ! Mumps affects glands inside the throat - washing your hair will have no detrimental effect.
What is the difference between measles and mumps?
Measles and mumps are caused by two different viruses and usually affect different organs. Measles usually show with a skin rash while mumps affect the salivary glands near the ear. It can also affect the testicles.
What are the symptoms to mumps?
The signs and symptoms of mumps are: # Fever. # Swollen cheeks (on the face I mean lol). # Tiredness. # Headache. # Sore throat. # Loss of appetite. # Nausea. I am not making these up; I have had mumps last year and these are the signs/symptoms that I had. Note that the signs/symptoms above are for a 'mild version' of mumps. If you notice swelling of the testicles (if you are a man obviously), you have got to see a doctor soon (even if you do not think its mumps).
Does mumps cause impotence?
Mumps itself does not directly cause impotence, but it can lead to complications that may affect reproductive health. In males, one potential complication is orchitis, which is inflammation of the testicles that can occur after mumps infection. Severe cases of orchitis could potentially impact fertility, but impotence is not a common direct consequence of mumps. If you have concerns about mumps and its effects, it's best to consult a healthcare professional.
Does measles and mumps in adults cause infertility?
Measles and mumps are viral infections that can have serious complications, but their direct link to infertility in adults is primarily associated with mumps. Mumps can lead to orchitis, an inflammation of the testicles, which may affect fertility in males. However, measles does not have a well-established connection to infertility. Overall, while mumps can pose a risk to male fertility, the effects of measles on reproductive health are not as clear.
Which glands when the child experiencing mumps?
Usually the parotids.
