The most noticeable symptom of mumps is the swelling of the (parotid) salivary glands, which are located in the cheeks and just below the ears.
Other symptoms include:
- fever
- fatigue
- headache
- weight loss
- loss of appetite
- swelling of the face & glands
- painful chewing or swallowing
About one-third of people infected with mumps will show no symptoms and may not even know they have the infection.