Mumps virus - #9010

A few days ago, I started noticing some swelling on the sides of my neck, just under my jaw. I didn’t think much of it at first, but it quickly became more noticeable, and the pain in that area got worse. My neck felt sore, and when I touched it, it was tender. I also started feeling a bit feverish, and I thought it might just be a regular cold, but the swelling didn’t go away. After doing some research, I’m starting to wonder if it could be something more serious, like the mumps virus. I know that mumps virus causes swelling of the salivary glands, which is exactly what I’ve been experiencing. I’m in my late 20s and I’ve been vaccinated against mumps as a child, but I’ve read that it’s still possible to get infected even with the vaccine. The problem is, I don’t know if my symptoms are severe enough to be considered the mumps virus, or if it’s just a mild infection. I’m not sure if I need to go to the doctor right away or wait to see if the symptoms get worse. The swelling in my neck feels uncomfortable, and I’ve had some difficulty swallowing because of the pain, but I haven’t had any issues with breathing or anything like that. I’ve also had a bit of a headache and muscle aches, but I didn’t know if those were just from the fever or if they were signs of the mumps virus spreading. I’ve read that mumps virus can cause other complications, like orchitis (inflammation of the testicles) in men, and that concerns me because I’m not sure if this could happen to me, even though I’m not feeling any pain in that area. I’m also a little worried about how long it will take to recover from mumps virus if that’s what I have. From what I’ve seen online, it can take a week or two to recover, but I’m hoping it won’t last that long. I’m really just trying to figure out if I should see a doctor immediately, or if I can manage this at home and wait it out. If it is mumps virus, what are the best ways to manage the symptoms at home? Are there any treatments that can help speed up recovery, or do I just have to let it run its course? How do I know if I’m getting the mumps, especially since I’ve already had the vaccine as a child? Lastly, should I be worried about spreading the mumps virus? I know that it’s contagious, but I’ve been trying to stay away from others to avoid that. How long should I stay home before I can return to my regular routine?