subject: Three Lyme Disease Symptoms You Need To Know [print this page] If you know you've been bitten by a tick, watch for symptoms such as a red rash, chills and fever, joint pains and neurological problems because such could all be indicative of Lyme disease. Lyme disease, which is caused by a tick bite, can lead to various complications that can include everything from meningitis to inflammation of the heart to chronic arthritis.
Lyme disease might not kill you, but it can do some real damage to your future. This sickness can hurt your health in a lot of ways, so it is wise to look out for these symptoms after a tick bite so you can prevent contracting Lyme disease.
Beware of red rashes and symptoms that resemble those of the flu
The initial symptoms of Lyme disease consist of a rash near the place of the tick bite along with flu-like symptoms, including a high body temperature, muscle and joint discomfort, headache, and chills. While the rash may become bigger and spread out, other symptoms that are similar to those of the flu remain for a longer period. If you start to see signs of a problem, call your doctor right way. Usually, antibiotics prescribed by your physician will cure the infection at the early stage of Lyme disease.
See if you have aggravating joint pains
Some of those who are afflicted don't present early signs of Lyme infection. When you start feeling muscle aches and joint pains you may not be aware that these are symptoms of Lyme infection getting worse. It's important to get treatment immediately so that inflamed and painful joints don't turn into chronic arthritis. When you start feeling these pains weeks after a tick bite, consult your doctor to avoid further complications.
Neurological symptoms are something to be aware of
If Lyme disease is left untreated, neurological symptoms usually appear. These symptoms include numbness in arms and legs, poor focus and memory retention, stiff neck, and even facial nerve paralysis. Fainting and heart problems are symptoms that occur at a later stage in Lyme disease.
Whether it's days, or weeks, after you've been bitten by a tick, if you have any type of uncomfortable feeling and/or pain don't hesitate to get in touch with your doctor. Go for a check up and diagnosis even without the red rash and other symptoms that usually indicate Lyme disease so you can immediately obtain proper treatment. It is also important to know that not all Lyme disease patients experience the same or go through all the symptoms. Some people show very few symptoms; however, others who already have health complications will most likely have more Lyme Disease symptoms. Other symptoms include sore throat, jaw pain, eye inflammation, ear infection, and even liver problems.
