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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
Eyes are swollen hard to keep open?
If that happens contact a dr. right away it could be an allergic reaction to something and it could be really serious!
Can lyme disease affect eyesight?
Yes, Lyme Disease is a multisystem spirochetal disorder. If not diagnosed and treated early, Lyme Disease can affect other parts of the body, including the eyes. It can cause blurred vision, floaters and even pain in the eye. There are many ocular manifestations from Lyme Disease but proper treatment can improve symptoms.
The best way to find information about Lyme disease is by going to a doctor and discussing it with a medical professional. The doctor may refer you to a disease specialist for more information if he or she feels you are at risk.
Did a Nazi come over to Plum Island and put Lyme Disease in a tick and set it free?
The sugestion that anyone, least of all a Nazi from outside the country, intentionally release Lyme disease is ridiculous.
Lyme disease has been around for hundreds, if not thousands, of years - in both North America and in Europe.
What may be the first detailed description of what is now known as Lyme disease can be found in the writings of Reverend Dr John Walker in 1764. The 2010 autopsy of Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy, revealed the presence of the DNA sequence of Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, making him the earliest known human with that disease
myopathy: a disease in which muscle fibers do not function right
the cause is lack of vitamin D
pain is a sign of myopathy!!
a treatment is taking or having vitamin D!!!!
Can you use chlorsig eye ointment on dogs?
Yes you can.my dog has been prescribed it by the vet for an eye infrction caused by injury
ive been having the same problem. i was told i mite not have enough SALT in my body. go and get a blood test .
Can death result from lyme disease?
Those with Lyme carditis usually have other symptoms such as fever and body aches.
Lyme carditis occurs in1% of casesLyme carditis can be treated with oral or intravenous (IV) antibiotics, depending on how severe it is. Some patients might need a temporary pacemaker.
Between 1985 and 2008, medical journals reported four deaths, worldwide, as a result of Lyme carditis. 2013 3 more cases
Typically the patient receives antibiotic treatment for 14-21 days. Most symptoms are gone within 1-6 weeks.
What is wrong when i am nauseated blood in stool and having headaches and fever?
You should seek proper medical attention. This is too complicated for a self-diagnosis and too dangerous as well. If you do not have a primary care physician or are uninsured, check for a local clinic that offers adult medicine services. You should really be checked out by a physician.
How long does it take for a lyme's disease test to come back?
It depends on where it is done. Usually the turn around time is quick, but some labs only run them once a week. 1-3 days is normal
When is the lymphocyte count increased?
Your body has several different lines of defense against infections. One of these is your lymphatic system. When your body is fighting off an infection, your lymphatic system helps to filter out and drain the by products. When your immune system finds an infection it sends white blood cells to kill it. These white blood cells, after being filtered by your lymphatic system are then spilled out of your body (ie, urine, fecal matter). A lab test that shows a high amount of Lymphocytes or Leukocytes, simply means that your body is fighting an infection of some kind.
If you have a will stating that, it would be difficult for your separated husband to get those funds.
But save yourself the trouble and just get a divorce.
Can psoriatic arthritis be lyme disease?
Lyme disease can cause problems with joints, however you would have to look at the problem you have i its entirety to know exactly what is wrong.
How does the production of acorns by oak tress affect lyme disease in human?
The production of acorns by oak trees affects Lyme disease in humans because deer and deer mice eat acorns, deer ticks carry Lyme disease live on deer and deer mice. If the acorn level drops, the deer and deer mice population drops, the deer tick population drops, and there are less deer ticks to give humans Lyme disease.
