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ost_uid0="marvel911"]....well first of all
what exactly are mumps?....and get well soon. :alien:[/quote]
mumps is the inflammation of your parotid glands, one of your salivary glands located just below your ear, near the jaw
it is also known as parotitis caused by a virus like sore eyes
common symptom is the inflammation of your neck/jaw area
believe me its damn painful
it usually last for a couple of weeks :shocked: