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Since Lyme Disease is
a multi-systemic illness, there are a wide variety of possible
symptoms. These symptoms may vary from mild to severe, and they
may come and go. It may be helpful for your physician if you
photograph your rash (if you get one) and log all symptoms on a
daily calendar. The longer the disease remains undetected, the
more difficult it is to treat. Since early detection and treatment
is critical, seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Early symptoms
may include:
- Rash - often
bull's eye in shape, but not always. May appear from 3 days to
1 month after the bite of an infected tick.
- Headache
- Stiff Neck
- Chills and
Fever
- Prolonged
Fatigue
- Muscle and/or
Joint Pain
- Swollen Lymph
Nodes
Late symptoms
may include:
- Arthritis -
brief
bouts of pain and swelling, usually in 1 or more joints.
- Neurological
abnormalities - Bell's
Palsy, meningitis, numbness, pain, impaired memory and
concentration, visual impairments
- Cardiac
involvement - irregularities
of heart rhythm, shortness of breath, dizziness
Search for more
information on the possible signs and symptoms of the disease in
children at the following site; www.kidshealth.org
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