Difficulty to chew
Difficulty to chew can be a significant problem in a patient suffering from mumps infection. The patient can also report difficulty to swallow food if the bolus is large enough to cause an obstruction of the esophagus. The patient reports a sensation that the food just swallowed is stuck in the chest. It mostly occurs when patients eat very fast with not proper or sufficient chewing. Dysphagia in children can lead to behavioral problems, as well as disturbed physical and mental development. Malnutrition and dehydration are other fearsome complications of dysphagia in children. In adults, dysphagia can further lead to aspiration pneumonia and choking. The openings of the parotid and submandibular ducts get swollen and red as well, often presenting with pinpoint hemorrhages. Consultation with the doctor is always a wise choice under these circumstances to diagnose the proper cause.
