Common Signs And Symptoms Of Untreated Lyme Disease

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Common Signs And Symptoms Of Untreated Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease. Caused because of infected ticks, Lyme disease is a bacterial infection. Infected ticks are usually present in grassy and wooded areas. With the right precautionary measures, you can prevent tick bites. In many cases, the affected individuals do not even realise they are infected with Lyme disease. A bull’s eye rash is the first sign of the Lyme disease but everyone may not get a rash. Usually, the symptoms of Lyme disease develop 3 days after the bite. In some cases, the signs may also start to show a few weeks later. Some simple ways in which you can keep the infection away are to keep yourself covered in grassy areas, wearing light coloured clothes in tick-prone areas to detect ticks easily, avoiding areas which are likely to have ticks, checking your pets for ticks regularly, etc. These measures will help you prevent the disease effectively. Apart from the rash, there are several symptoms of Lyme disease. Go for Lyme disease treatment in San Diego and get rid of the disease completely. Take a look at some of the signs and symptoms of untreated Lyme disease.

 Rashes Though the rash may not develop immediately after the bite, it may become evident in three to four days. The rash is not painful or itchy but is warm to touch. In some cases, as the infection spreads the rash may increase in its size too. If you have been exposed to a tick-prone area make sure to check for rashes on the body.


 Joint pains and stiffness When Lyme disease is not treated it can lead to several other symptoms too. Headaches, stiffness in the body, joint pains and swelling can also hint at the onset of Lyme disease. Additionally, this disease can also lead to fatigue in the body.  Fever, irregular heartbeat and cognitive issues In the later stages of Lyme disease, the symptoms and signs become more severe and can also affect the routine life. The infected person may have fever, sleep disturbances, irregular heartbeat, etc. Further, the symptoms can also include inability to concentrate, night sweats, short-term memory loss, etc. Approach experienced doctors for Lyme disease treatment in San Diego.


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