In most cases, Lyme symptoms can start with a flu-like illness. If untreated, the symptoms can continue to worsen and turn into a long-lived debilitating illness. Stage 1: Early Localized Disease Symptoms with early localized or acute Lyme disease may begin hours, a few days or even weeks after a tick bite. At this point, the infection has not yet spread throughout the body. Lyme is the easiest to cure at this stage.
Stage 2: Early Disseminated Lyme Early disseminated Lyme may occur several weeks or months after the tick bite. Related Content. Find a LLMD GLA volunteers proudly answer inquiries from patients throughout the world and provides free information about Lyme and tick-borne disease medical professionals in your area.
Some people with severe symptoms will be referred to a specialist in hospital so antibiotics can be given directly into a vein. Most people with Lyme disease get better after antibiotic treatment.
This can take months for some people, but the symptoms should improve over time. People with symptoms of Lyme disease that last a long time after treatment may be referred to a specialist in hospital for advice and more blood tests. Some websites offer tests and treatment for Lyme disease that may not be supported by scientific evidence.
A few people who are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease continue to have symptoms, like tiredness, aches and loss of energy, that can last for years. These symptoms are often compared to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
It's not clear why this happens to some people and not others. This means there's also no agreed treatment. Speak to a doctor if your symptoms come back, or do not improve, after treatment with antibiotics. Page last reviewed: 05 July Next review due: 05 July Lyme disease. Symptoms of Lyme disease A circular or oval shape rash around a tick bite can be an early symptom of Lyme disease in some people.
Treatment depends on the stage of Lyme disease. Can Lyme Disease Be Prevented? If you go into an area where ticks live, be sure to: Stay in the middle of the trail, instead of going through high grass or the woods.
Wear closed shoes or boots, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants. Tuck pant legs into shoes or boots to prevent ticks from crawling up legs. Use an insect repellent.
Consider treating clothing and gear with permethrin to repel ticks. When used properly, permethrin is safe for all ages. But don't use it on clothing or other material a child may suck on or chew. Wear light-colored clothing to help you see ticks more easily. Shower and wash hair after being outside to remove ticks before they attach.
How Can Parents Help? And because people can get Lyme disease more than once: Teach your child ways to avoid tick bites. Check kids regularly for ticks. Current as of: September 23, Author: Healthwise Staff. Medical Review: E. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor.
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