This is because the underlying cause is not yet clear. Be wary of internet sites offering alternative diagnostic tests and treatments. These may not be supported by scientific evidence. There is currently no vaccine available to prevent Lyme disease. The best way to prevent it is to adopt easy habits when you're in the countryside or near wildlife.
Home Illnesses and conditions Infections and poisoning Lyme disease. Lyme disease. About Lyme disease Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. Lyme disease is usually easier to treat the earlier it's diagnosed. Signs and symptoms of Lyme disease Many people with early symptoms of Lyme disease develop a circular rash around the tick bite.
The rash: usually develops around 3 to 30 days after you've been bitten is often described as looking like a bull's-eye on a dart board will be red and the edges may feel slightly raised may get bigger over several days or weeks is typically around 15 cm 6 inches across, but it can be much larger or smaller Some people may develop several rashes in different parts of their body.
Around 1 in 3 people with Lyme disease won't develop a rash. Some people with Lyme disease also have flu-like symptoms in the early stages, such as: tiredness fatigue muscle pain joint pain headaches a high temperature fever chills neck stiffness.
Non-urgent advice: Speak to a GP if:. Later symptoms More serious symptoms may develop if Lyme disease is left untreated or is not treated early. These can include: pain and swelling in the joints nerve problems — such as numbness or pain in your limbs memory problems difficulty concentrating heart problems Some of these problems will get better slowly with treatment. How you get Lyme disease If a tick bites an animal carrying the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, the tick can become infected.
They're common in woodland and moorland areas, but can also be found in gardens or parks. Who's at risk and where are ticks found? The risk of getting Lyme disease is higher: for people who spend time in woodland or moorland areas from March to October because more people take part in outdoor activities Ticks are found throughout the UK and in other parts of Europe and North America.
Diagnosing Lyme disease Diagnosing Lyme disease is often difficult as many of the symptoms are similar to other conditions. Treating Lyme disease If you have symptoms of Lyme disease, you'll normally be given antibiotics. Preventing Lyme disease There is currently no vaccine available to prevent Lyme disease. Tweet Click here to share this page on Twitter This will open a new window. Minus Related Pages. The appearance of the erythema migrans rash can vary widely. Photos of Rashes.
Later Signs and Symptoms days to months after tick bite. Swollen Knee. Facial Palsy. Severe headaches and neck stiffness Additional EM rashes on other areas of the body Facial palsy loss of muscle tone or droop on one or both sides of the face Arthritis with severe joint pain and swelling, particularly the knees and other large joints. Topic Overview Lyme disease can go through several stages.
Stage 1: Early localized Lyme disease 1 to 4 weeks Early localized Lyme disease develops days to weeks after you become infected. You may have: An expanding, circular red rash erythema migrans. Flu-like symptoms, with or without the rash. The symptoms include: Lack of energy. Headache and stiff neck. Fever and chills. Muscle and joint pain.
Swollen lymph nodes. In some cases of Lyme disease, the person doesn't notice any symptoms during this stage. Stage 2: Early disseminated infection 1 to 4 months If Lyme disease isn't found and treated while early symptoms are present, or if you don't have early symptoms that trigger the need for treatment, the infection may affect the skin, joints, nervous system, and heart within weeks to months after the initial infection.
Symptoms may include: An expanding, circular rash at the site of the bite. More rashes may appear on other parts of your body as the infection spreads. Pain, weakness, or numbness in the arms or legs. Not being able to use the muscles of the face. Headaches or fainting that continues to happen. Poor memory and reduced ability to concentrate. Conjunctivitis pinkeye or sometimes damage to deep tissue in the eyes.
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