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12 Common Mumps Symptoms

Loss of Appetite

This is a symptom that is associated with a lot of illnesses and diseases. Loss of appetite can be either medical, mental, or emotional. Whatever the cause is, when it persists for too long, you should consult with your doctor. When loss of appetite occurs as a result of mumps, it is usually accompanied by other symptoms like fever and swelling of the cheek and jaw areas that are unique to mumps. However, self-diagnosis is not a good thing, and the best thing to do when these symptoms are noticed is to consult with your doctor as soon as possible. [3]