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Lyme disease is a systemic infection that can affect all systems of the human body. This disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by the spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi.
Lyme Disease has many symptoms including fever, sweats, chills, flushing, weight changes, fatigue and tiredness, swollen glands, sore throat, pelvicpain, urinary problems, loss of libido, upset stomach, stiffness in the joints, back and neck, muscle pain, cramps, twitching, headaches, tingling, numbness, burning and stabbing sensations, facial paralysis known as Bell's Palsy, double vision, blurry vision and floaters, ringing in ears, increased motion sickness and vertigo, lightheadedness, wooziness, poor balance, difficulty walking, tremors, confusion, difficulty thinking, difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, poor short term memory, disorientation, difficulty writing and speaking, mood swings, irritability, depression, disturbed sleep, constipation, diarrhea, chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing, heart palpitations and more.
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Is someone with lymes disease eligible for the make a wish?
No, but someone with Lyme Disease might be. It depends on how life threatening it is
Can late stage Lyme disease be cured?
For most patients, oral antibiotics (doxycycline or amoxicillin) are prescribed for 21 days. The doctor may have to adjust the treatment regimen or change medications based on the patient's response.
Do ticks make your body itchy?
no, only the ticks head goes inside your body and drink you blood.Ticks do make a hole in your skin and lay eggs but it is not deep enough to reach your body but sometimes ticks dig to much and blood comes out and the tick leaves your skin leaving her babies behind and die.some ticks that stick there head in your body have lime disease.lyme disease is when if you dont get treated for about 2 to 3 weeks could end in death.you would notice lyme disease when you have a big rash where you got bit by the tic.dont freak out lyme disease docters can help.lyme disease is very noticeabel.if you have lyme disease and you dont know it just go to a docter and have the tick that bit you examined to make sure.The ticks that have lyme disease are a biege on the back and a dark colour on the front.
Can dog ticks feed off humans?
Yes and you can get lyme disease and it can make you very sick.
Why can some ticks cause serious human health problems?
There are a few dangers associated with tick bites. Firstly, when removing the tick one must make sure to remove the head as well as the body to prevent bleeding. Another risk is Lyme Disease.
Is Lyme disease contagious?
Depending on how you mean, yes and no, and undecided. Lyme disease is considered an 'infectious disease', because it is transmitted by the bite of a tick. It can also be passed invitro (mother to infant) in humans, and early signs are beginning to show that it could also be sexually transmitted. Because the bacteria is constantly changing to fit the world it lives it (us!), the development of Lyme disease as a sexual transmitted disease is a very real possibility in the near future. Many partners of people with Lyme disease have developed the disease, and most Lyme literate doctors believe this is the case. So yah, its infectious. and very dangerous.
Does lyme disease make you die?
It can kill you if it goes untreated by ways of kidney failure and in some cases brain damage.
What happens when ticks make you sick?
Yes. Ticks carry diseases such as FSME (a type of encepholitis) and more common, lyme disease. While there is a vaccination against FSME, a vaccination for lyme disease has not yet been developed. However, lyme disease can be treated by antibiotics. It's fairly important, however, to recognize the signs early on. If a round red rash at the site of the tick bite develops you should go to the doctor. He will test your blood for borelliose and prescribe antibotics.
Is there a machine that can detect lyme disease?
Not what so ever. Some doctors say that it's "too expensive" to make the machine, much less have some individuals and families avoid to even take the actual test itself.
How many people die per year from lymes disease?
by year:http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/ld_UpClimbLymeDis.htm by state:http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/ld_rptdLymeCasesbyState.htm by age & sex:http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/ld_MeanAnnualIncidence.htm by month:http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/ld_rptmthofill.htm by symptoms:http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/ld_bysymptoms.htm
How do you know if you have lyme disease?
A physician must diagnose Lyme Disease based on the results of lab tests and blood work. A test called a Western Blot is used to diagnose Lyme Disease. However, there are cases where a patient has Lyme and it doesn't show up in some of the tests or when a false positive is given. The physician will make the diagnosis based on a variety of criteria. The bullseye rash isn't always present in patients but is a sign of Lyme disease if it is found. It may be necessary to go to a Lyme Disease Specialist in order to receive a diagnosis, especially in an area where Lyme Disease isn't prevalent.
Lyme disease - chronic persistent?
DefinitionChronic persistent Lyme disease is a late stage of an inflammatory disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferibacteria. It is also called Stage 3, or tertiary, Lyme disease.See also:Lyme diseaseLyme disease - early disseminatedLyme disease - primaryAlternative NamesTertiary Lyme disease; Stage 3 Lyme disease; Late persistent Lyme disease; Lyme arthritisCauses, incidence, and risk factorsLyme disease is transmitted by the bite of a deer tick.Some people may not be treated for Lyme disease because they do not have any symptoms or their symptoms are mild. Chronic persistent Lyme disease may develop months or even years after the Lyme disease infection.Even people who were treated may develop chronic persistent Lyme disease.SymptomsChronic persistent Lyme disease can affect the skin, brain, and nervous system, and muscles, bones, and cartilage.Symptoms include:Chronic arthritisFatigueHeadachesJoint inflammation in the knees and other large jointsMemory lossMood changesSleep disordersOther symptoms that may occur with this disease:Abnormal sensitivity to lightConfusionDecreased consciousnessNumbness and tinglingSigns and testsA blood test can be done to check for antibodies to the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. The most common one used is the ELISA for Lyme diseasetest. A Western blot test is done to confirm ELISA results.A spinal tapwill be abnormal if you have central nervous system symptoms from the disease.TreatmentAntibiotics are given to fight the infection. Medications sometimes need to be given through a vein (intravenously).Chronic persistent Lyme disease is treated for up to 28 days with antibiotics. If arthritis symptoms do not go away, a second 2 - 4 week course of antibiotics may sometimes be used. Antibiotics given by mouth (doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime) are used most of the time.People with severe Lyme disease that affects the nervous system may receive 2 - 4 weeks of the antibiotic ceftriaxone through a vein (by IV).Treating patients for longer periods of time is generally not thought to be helpful, even if symptoms do not go away.Expectations (prognosis)Arthritis symptoms may not get better with treatment. Other symptoms should improve with treatment.Rarely, a person will continue to have symptoms that can sometimes interfere with daily life or activities. Some people call this post-Lyme disease syndrome. There is no effective treatment for people with these symptoms.ComplicationsArthritis symptoms may continueHeart problems (slow heart rate, and effects on the electrical system of the heart)Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you develop symptoms, especially if you have had Lyme disease before, or live or travel in high-risk areas.PreventionEarly diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment for primary Lyme disease is the most effective way to prevent tertiary Lyme disease.Here are some tips for preventing primary Lyme disease:When walking or hiking in wooded or grassy areas:Spray all exposed skin and your clothing with insect repellent (spray outdoors only, do not use on face, use just enough to cover all other exposed skin, don't spray under clothing, don't apply over wounds or irritated skin, wash skin after going inside)Wear light-colored clothing to make it easier to spot ticksWear long-sleeved shirts and long pants with the cuffs tucked into shoes or socksWear high boots, preferably rubberCheck yourself and your pets frequently during and after your walk or hike.Ticks that carry Lyme disease are so small that they are very hard to see. After returning home, remove your clothes and thoroughly inspect all skin surface areas, including your scalp.If possible, ask someone to help you examine your body for ticks. Adults should carefully examine children.ReferencesBratton RL, Whiteside JW, Hoyan MJ, Engle RL, Edwards FD. Diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. Mayo Clin Proc. 2008;83:566-571.Steere AC. Borrelia burgdorferi (lyme disease, lyme borreliosis). In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 242.
