samedi 29 août 2015

How To Treat Lyme Disease

By Daphne Bowen


If you have received a bite from a tick then you may want to figure out ways to deal with the matter. It is important for you to figure out how to treat lyme disease Many people are affected by this condition and if left untreated it can cause a person a lot of medical issues, leading to a slow decline that may lead to further complications

There are a number of ways in which to deal with a problem of this nature. One of the key concerns is ensuring that the matter is dealt with in a timely fashion and this is where early diagnosis is very important in effective treatment of this disease.

There are a lot of ways in which you can tell if you have lyme disease. You may notice that you have an itching sensation on your skin from where you have been bitten. This may worsen over a number of days and cause excess swelling or discomfort. Sometimes you will feel sick and drowsy as though your immune system is running low. You can also see some visual signs with markings on your body such as rashes or what are known as target lesions. These can become raised and red in color and can even cause scarring of the flesh

These can take time to develop though so if you have any concerns at all it is important for you to seek medical attention promptly. In doing so you should be able to recover in a short period of time, usually in two weeks to a month

If there are symptoms of lyme disease then timely diagnosis will be key. Usually once this happens you will be put on a course of drugs which lasts from two to four weeks. If you happen to be admitted to a hospital when your symptoms have worsened quickly then you will generally be hooked up to machine that will pump drugs through your system to fight the disease in a more direct fashion

Many of the drugs which are used in treatment have side effects which are useful to know. One of the most notable of these is sensitivity to the sun which can affect your skin. You may also have other side effects such as nausea. If you develop sensitivity it is important for you to avoid sun exposure and if you are a sunbed user you should avoid them during the course of the treatment.

In addition to seeking proper medical attention it is always important for you to ensure your immune system is given a fighting chance. To do this you can ensure that you are maintaining a healthy diet, eating nutrient dense foods and making sure you are drinking plenty of water. This helps your body in the process of helping the liver in flushing out toxins and also allows your body to function better.

Taking a multivitamin supplement may prove useful if you are thinking about how to treat this disease. Generally it is best to go by the advice given to you by your family doctor who will cover the various ways for you to get back to good health during and after treatment.




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