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Lyme disease is an illness caused by ticks. Deer ticks suck your blood and spread bacteria. If you are in an area where ticks are found, you are more likely to get the disease.
The first symptom of the disease is normally a rash. You will notice tiny, red bumps that will form around the tick bite. The rash will become larger and develop into a red ring surrounding the area. If the bacteria are expanding in the bloodstream, you might see several rashes on your skin.
You also might experience chills, fever and headaches. Your body will ache, and you will feel tired; therefore, you will feel as if you have the flu. Because of the infection raging within your body, your joints will ache.
The disease can affect your brain as well. One side of your face could be temporarily paralyzed, and you could develop meningitis. You might feel a weakness in your arms or legs, and the movement of your muscles will be impaired.
Other symptoms of Lyme disease include an irregular heartbeat, extreme fatigue or inflammation of the eye. If you have been bitten by a tick and are experiencing symptoms of Lyme disease, you should see your doctor. It is important to get treatment early.
If the doctor suspects Lyme disease, he will perform a variety of tests to confirm the diagnosis. He will ask you about your medical history and the symptoms you are experiencing. If the tests reveal that you do have Lyme disease, treatment will begin immediately.
Your doctor will probably use antibiotics to treat the disease. If the illness has been detected early enough, oral antibiotics will be sufficient. They will eliminate the infection and no other problems will arise. However, if the disease is more advanced, you might need intravenous antibiotics. These are more powerful, but they can cause side effects.
Lyme disease is a serious illness; however, it can be treated. If you think you might have the disease, contact your doctor. He can then help treat the illness before any major complications can arise.
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Who is lyme Disease name after?
it was named after a town in Connecticut because all these people were getting lyme disease...me my mom and my step dad all had lyme disease
Different types of names for lyme disease?
Lyme disease is only known as Lyme disease. There are co-infections of Lyme disease that may be mistaken as other names for the disease but they are actually a different infectious disease.For more information about Lyme disease, go to www.lyme.org and http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org
What is the bibliography for Lyme disease?
what is bibliography of lyme disease
What are some common names for lyme disease?
lyme disease so watch out what you do you can die ffrom this
How do you say Lyme disease in French?
"la maladie de Lyme" is the French spelling for 'Lyme disease'.
What is equine Lyme?
Equine lyme is lyme disease in horses.
Is lyme disease a virus or bacteria?
Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi
Is Lyme disease is communicable disease?
Lyme disease is comunicable. it can be spread from one person to another.
Does medical code 088.81 mean you have lyme disease?
Yes, that is the medical code for Lyme Disease.
Is lyme disease a noncommunicable disease?
Yes, Lyme Disease is noncommunicable, it cannot be passed from person to person.
Can you get Lyme disease from mouse droppings?
Mouse dropping can carry disease, but Lyme disease is not one of those.
Can dogs have Lyme's disease?
Lyme disease is a disease in dogs caused by infection from bacteria of the genus Borrelia. Lyme disease can affect both humans and animals, like dogs.
