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Lyme Disease
This category is for questions about the disease caused by bacteria carried by ticks. Lyme disease is treatable in most cases, though serious neurological disorders can develop if left untreated. Here you may ask about the symptoms of Lyme disease, prevention, and treatment.
391 Questions
Can lymes disease elevate your lymphocyte count?
Yes it can. It can cause inflammation and this can raise the level of white cells in response.
Is there a vaccine or immunity against Lyme disease?
Lyme disease vaccine has not been produces since 2003, but once a person is infected with a particular strain of the disease, they can develop an immunity that can last up to nine years.
What does numbness on left side of face mean?
um, yeah i think you should go see a doctor as soon as you can man!
Why is the sole of my foot sore at heel area?
Are you overweight? Our feet are designed to bear our weight but if you weigh too much, they could be stressed. Try losing some weight.
Is vitamin B harmfull for someone with Lyme?
Vitamin B is not considered harmful for those suffering with Lyme disease. In fact, supplements are often recommended as the disease can lead to nutritional deficiencies.
Yes. i think so. broken things=doctor visits.
i have lyme disease, and broke my finger about a year ago. it was extremly painful, what with the additional swelling of the joint. the bone grew back together a little strangely, and still causes problems for me (i broke it at the joint and now it is sort of bulged out and painful).
Is lyme disease an asymptomatic illness?
No, it has symptoms. If no symptoms and a positive test, it is likely a false positive.
How did they treat lyme diseases in 1975?
Since they didn't even know that this was a disease at this time, they would treat the symptoms.
How is a person's daily life is affected by Lyme disease?
It depends on the stage. It could be just like a case of the flu or much worse.
Is hoarseness a symptom of lyme disease?
It could be but this can be caused by many other microbes as well.
Can you get Lyme disease from mouse droppings?
Mouse dropping can carry disease, but Lyme disease is not one of those.
Does a tick bite automatically give you Lyme disease?
Not every person develops Lyme disease from tick bites, but some ticks have over 90% chance of spreading it. Symptoms for Lyme disease, red rings on the skin around the tick bite, may appear days or weeks later. Do not ignore these symptoms, go to a doctor and they can treat you quite easily with some medicine.
Human intestines contain an inherent strain of E.coli. This strain of the bacteria are not pathogenic to humans. Therefore, just finding E.coli is not indicative of any disease unless the strain of the bacteria is found out and is shown to be pathogenic or toxic.
How long does it take for lyme disease to affect the nervous system?
Lyme disease can affect the nervous system weeks to months after the initial infection, although symptoms may appear even later. Neurological complications, such as Lyme meningitis or radiculopathy, typically arise in the early disseminated stage of the disease. Early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics can often prevent these complications from developing. However, not all patients experience neurological symptoms.
Is low platelets related to Lyme Disease?
Yes, low platelets, or thrombocytopenia, can be associated with Lyme disease, although it is not a common manifestation. Lyme disease, caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium transmitted through tick bites, can lead to various systemic effects, including blood abnormalities. In some cases, the immune response to the infection or co-infections can result in decreased platelet counts. However, it is essential to consider other potential causes of low platelets in patients with Lyme disease.
Are there obvious lyme disease symptoms?
The main symptoms of Lyme Disease are: fever, headache, tiredness and a 'bulls-eye' shaped rash. See the following link for additional information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_disease
