Anyone who spends time camping or hiking in the woods knows that one of the main dangers they face is coming into contact with ticks that may carry diseases. They thrive in wooded areas where there is a lot of leafy ground cover where they can hide and attach themselves to a host. Because not all ticks carry the same or any diseases for that matter many people will ask their doctors 'is there a cure for Lyme disease'.
One of the most important steps to curing this infection is early diagnosis and care. Being aware of what to look for if you are bitten by a tick will greatly enhance chances of early diagnosis. You may first notice an unusual rash that looks like a bulls eye at the site of the bite. It may spread to about twelve inches across and may reoccur in other parts of the body. You will notice that there is no itching or pain from the rash but heat will emanate from it when touched.
Most people will experience a series of common symptoms such as fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, fever and chills. The diagnosis becomes difficult because the symptoms come and go and many times a doctor is not consulted because they may not occur at the same time. As time passes more symptoms will surface if treatment is not received.
You will discover more lesions in other parts of your body, muscle tone loss in one or both sides of the face, called Bell's Palsy will occur within the first few weeks of infection and severe head and neck aches will be common caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. Patients will also experience shooting pains that interfere with sleep patterns as well as having dizziness and heart palpitations. Most of these issues will dissipate with or without treatment but most people suffer additional complications without treatment.
Over sixty percent of untreated victims will experience arthritic pain and swelling in their major joints such as knees. The arthritis caused by this disease is different from normal arthritis. The symptoms are more severe and require different treatment styles. Further complications in over five percent of untreated persons include chronic neurological issues such as sharp pains, tingling and numbness in extremities and short term memory loss.
The treatment for this disease includes long term dosage of anti biotic. Those who receive early treatment can expect to recover completely. The anti biotic can be administered orally or through injection for a period lasting over thirty days. Health problems arise in those who require longer term treatment.
Doctors are restricted as to how much anti biotic a patient is allowed to have. The health issues that are common with exceeding the limitations set by law are serious and can include death. There are several listings online that promise relief through making fresh fruit smoothies and adding fresh nutrients to the recipe. Raw fruit and vegetables is key to most of the nutritional solutions for this problem. The theme of them is to kill the virus naturally and flush the remnants from your body.
The best way to be certain of a cure for this infection is to see your physician as soon as possible. Not all ticks carry this bacteria but it may be wise to be safe and check with those who know what to look for if bitten.
One of the most important steps to curing this infection is early diagnosis and care. Being aware of what to look for if you are bitten by a tick will greatly enhance chances of early diagnosis. You may first notice an unusual rash that looks like a bulls eye at the site of the bite. It may spread to about twelve inches across and may reoccur in other parts of the body. You will notice that there is no itching or pain from the rash but heat will emanate from it when touched.
Most people will experience a series of common symptoms such as fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, fever and chills. The diagnosis becomes difficult because the symptoms come and go and many times a doctor is not consulted because they may not occur at the same time. As time passes more symptoms will surface if treatment is not received.
You will discover more lesions in other parts of your body, muscle tone loss in one or both sides of the face, called Bell's Palsy will occur within the first few weeks of infection and severe head and neck aches will be common caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. Patients will also experience shooting pains that interfere with sleep patterns as well as having dizziness and heart palpitations. Most of these issues will dissipate with or without treatment but most people suffer additional complications without treatment.
Over sixty percent of untreated victims will experience arthritic pain and swelling in their major joints such as knees. The arthritis caused by this disease is different from normal arthritis. The symptoms are more severe and require different treatment styles. Further complications in over five percent of untreated persons include chronic neurological issues such as sharp pains, tingling and numbness in extremities and short term memory loss.
The treatment for this disease includes long term dosage of anti biotic. Those who receive early treatment can expect to recover completely. The anti biotic can be administered orally or through injection for a period lasting over thirty days. Health problems arise in those who require longer term treatment.
Doctors are restricted as to how much anti biotic a patient is allowed to have. The health issues that are common with exceeding the limitations set by law are serious and can include death. There are several listings online that promise relief through making fresh fruit smoothies and adding fresh nutrients to the recipe. Raw fruit and vegetables is key to most of the nutritional solutions for this problem. The theme of them is to kill the virus naturally and flush the remnants from your body.
The best way to be certain of a cure for this infection is to see your physician as soon as possible. Not all ticks carry this bacteria but it may be wise to be safe and check with those who know what to look for if bitten.
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