What Causes Bell's Palsy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Mumps
Mumps is an infection caused by a virus of the same name. It usually occurs in children, but the symptoms can be a lot worse when adults get it. It used to be a common disease but vaccinations have made it a lot rarer. It is spread in droplets when people cough and sneeze.
Perhaps the main characteristic of mumps is that it will cause the glands on the side of the patient’s face to swell. Such is the extent of the swelling that it can be quite painful. Mumps can also cause Bell’s palsy in some people. There is no treatment for the disease, but it should still pass in 1-2 weeks regardless.
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