Symptoms of Lyme Disease

Symptoms of Lyme Disease

Usually , the first symptom of Lyme disease is a red rash known as erythema migrans ( EM ). Telltale rash starts as a small red spot at the tick bite. Deployment area for days or weeks, forming a circular or oval-shaped rash . Sometimes the rash resembles a bull's eye, appearing as a red ring around a clear area with a red center. Rash, which can range in size from a dime to the width of your back, appearing in a few weeks, and tick bites are usually in place bites. Such as infection spreads, rashes can appear at different locations on the body.
Erythema migrans is often accompanied by symptoms such as fever, headache, stiff neck fatigue, body aches, and. Although the flu-like symptoms may be similar to common viral infections, Lyme disease symptoms tend to persist or may come and go.


Arthritis
After several months of B. Burgdorferi infection, slightly more than half of those not treated with antibiotics develop recurrent attacks of joint pain and swelling that lasts a few days up to several months. Arthritis can switch from one joint to another. The knee is the most commonly affected.
Approximately 10 to 20 percent of people who are not treated will continue to develop chronic arthritis ( long-term ).
Neurological
Lyme disease can also affect the nervous system, causing symptoms such as ;


    Stiff neck and severe headache ( meningitis )
    Temporary paralysis of facial muscles ( Bell's palsy )
    Numbness, pain, or weakness in the limbs
    Poor muscle movement
More subtle changes such as memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and changes in mood or sleep habits also have been associated with Lyme disease.
Nervous system problems usually develop several weeks, months, or even years after the infection is treated. These symptoms often last for several weeks or months and can go back.