Is There A Cure For Lyme Disease At The First Stage?

By Francis Riggs


In our world, we contract the disease from time to time from our pets or other humans. Lyme disease is among such illness that we contract when bitten by ticks. Blacklegged ticks infected with the Borrelia burg Dorf Eri bacteria can transmit the unfection to humans when they bite us. They pick it from biting mice or deer. In this article, we will explore 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.

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

These symptoms warrant a visit to the doctor. They will carry out tests on your blood to determine if the bacteria are present. There are certain places where such cases have been reported on a frequent basis. In such areas a physician can just tell if you have the infection without testing your blood, this is in eh initial stage. Also monitor any individual bitten by a tick very closely.

During the initial stage, you will be given antibiotics to treat the infection. If you avoid going to the doctor, you stand a chance of getting worse more so developing heart problems, joints pains, and nervous system issues. Nonetheless, the cure is available for the first stage diagnosis. The last stage is detrimental to humans and can cause face paralysis, vision problems, and memory disorders.

Lastly, it is always advisable to take preventive measures. So, avoid having direct contact with ticks. Also in the hot months, when ticks are many, avoid bushy areas or walking at the center of trials. Make sure that you check yourself and pet if you went for a walk or hike.




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