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Lymes Disease

Lyme disease is an inflammatory disease characterized by a skin rash, joint inflammation, and flu-like symptoms, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by the bite of a deer tick. These ticks are about the size of a sesame seed. Because the ticks are hard to find, it's important to be aware of the symptoms of Lyme disease. It's easy to overlook a tick bite. Many people who get Lyme disease don't remember getting bitten. The good news is that most tick bites don't result in Lyme disease. Lyme disease was first described in 1975, and it has been identified in almost all the states. The vast majority of cases happen in people who live in or have recently traveled to the Northeastern and upper Midwest regions of the country. People of any age can get it. Even in such areas, not all deer ticks are infected with the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, and only a small percentage of people or pets bitten by deer ticks actually become sick. Still, it's important to take common-sense precautions in areas where Lyme disease is prevalent. If treated with appropriate antibiotics in the early stages of the disease, you will most likely recover completely. However, some people have recurring or lingering symptoms long after the infection has cleared. Untreated, Lyme disease can lead to arthritis and other serious health problems.

Lyme disease is a bacterial illness caused by a bacterium called a " spirochete . The disease is carried by deer ticks and western black-legged ticks (found mostly on the Pacific Coast). These ticks can spread the disease to animals and humans through tick bites. The rash may feel hot to the touch, and vary in size, shape, and color, but it will often have a "bull's eye" appearance (a red ring with a clear center). However, there are those who will not develop the rash, which makes Lyme disease hard to diagnose because its symptoms and signs mimic those of many other diseases. Seven to 10 days following an infected tick's bite, the first stage of Lyme disease begins with flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, fatigue, muscle aches, and joint pain. Neurological complications most often occur in the second stage of Lyme disease, with numbness, pain, weakness, Bell's palsy (paralysis of the facial muscles), visual disturbances, and meningitis symptoms such as fever, stiff neck, and severe headache. Other problems, which may not appear until weeks, months, or years after a tick bite, include decreased concentration, irritability, memory and sleep disorders, and nerve damage in the arms and legs.

Causes of Lymes Disease

Common Causes of Lymes Disease :

• The cause of the Lymes Disease is unknown.
• Lyme disease is caused by infection with Borrelia burgdorferi ( B. burgdorferi ) bacteria .
• Risk factors for Lyme disease include walking in high grasses , other activities that increase tick exposure , and having a pet that may carry ticks home.
• The weather condition is also the cause of lyme. The lyme infections mostly occur in the late spring, summer, and early fall.

Symptoms of Lymes Disease

Some common Lymes Disease :

• Headache.
• A skin rash, often resembling a bulls-eye
• Fever. Muscle pains.
• Chills.
• Malaise.
• Arthritis. Joint pain.
• Fatigue.
• Mild illness.

Treatment of Lymes Disease

• After antibiotic therapy, some people still experience muscle aches, persistent fatigue, and trouble with memory and concentration. Research is continuing on how best to treat these persistent symptoms.
• Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, are sometimes prescribed to relieve joint stiffness .
• oral doxycycline i.e. Vibramycin, amoxicillin i.e. Amoxil or cephalosporin antibiotics are the best remedy for the fast recovery from lymes disease.
• Erythromycin , is a beneficial remedy for lymes.
• The use of antibiotics can speed the healing of the rashs .
• The use of benzylpenicillin ( Crystapen) , cefotaxime (Claforan) and ceftriaxone (Rocephin) are very effective in the treatment of lymes.

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