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Monday, July 13, 2015

Is There A Cure For Lyme Disease?

By Francis Riggs


In the world we live, there are many diseases that we can contract both from animals and humans. Lyme condition is one such illness that is normally caused by bites from ticks. The bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi is found in black legged ticks. The bacteria are picked by ticks from biting mice or a deer. If the tick is infected with the bacteria and it bites, you will definitely contract the infection. So, we want to look at the subject, is there a cure for Lyme disease.

Understanding this infection is vital. The initial case was reported in Old LYME, Connecticut in the US. Europe and Asia have also reported having experienced these cases. The infection takes form in three different stages. Localized stage is the first and, in this case, the infection has moved to the body. The early disseminated stage that is the second stage involves where the infection has started spreading. The late disseminated stage is where the infection has spread to the rest of the body.

Some facts about the infection are important for us to know. In the US, the infection gets into the blood after the tick has attached itself to you for 36 hours of less. Bear in mind that, these ticks are usually so small such that seeing them, is next to impossible. In fact, most people never feel the bite or even know that they have the disease.

Even so, you will notice some symptoms. In the initial stage, you will have headaches, stiff necks, muscle pain, joint pains, fevers, chills, and a general ill feeling. There will be red raised rash in the areas the tick bit. The center is usually clear. With time, the rash grows in size. Also, remember that these symptoms can at the time reach the pints, brain, and even the heart.

The second stage comes with symptoms of numbness in the painful area, paralysis in the face and heart problems. In the third stage you will experience, joint swelling, speech problems, muscle weakness, thinking the problem, numbness, and abnormal muscle movements.

If you notice these symptoms, you need to go to a doctor. A blood test will be carried out to check if you have the bacteria. In areas where the disease is common, a practitioner will diagnose the disease at the first stage without any lab tests. In case you have been bitten recently by a tick, you should have people mention you closely.

If the diagnosis is done at the early stage and it is found that you have the infection, you will be given antibiotic to treat the illness. If treatment is delayed, you may have nervous system breakdown, joints and heart issues. Nonetheless, at the first stage, the illness is very curable. On rare occasions will you find symptoms recurring after antibiotics are administered. The late disseminated stage is dangerous and can make you have vision problems, face paralysis and memory disorders.

In conclusion, prevention is better than cure, so avoid direct contact with ticks. During warm months, stay clear of bushy places, and center trails. Also check yourself always after you have come from a walk or a hike with your pet.




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