The Symptoms of Lyme Disease

The Symptoms of Lyme Disease takes many form. But skins signs, arthrithis and various neurological symptoms are often presents. One sign of Lyme Disease is a rash, This rash called "EM" or Erythema Migrans. It begins as a small red spot and grow larger, creating a "bulls eye" or ring appereance. Some people with Lyme Disease may have many Red Spots. This rash may burn, hurt, or itch, or even you may not feel it.

Other Early synptoms and sign of Lyme Disease are Fever, Fatigue, Headache, Muscle and joint aches. In some people, early Lyme disease can spread to the heart or nervous system. If the Lyme Disease spreads to the heart, the person may feel an irregular or slow heartbeat and if It spreads to the nervous system, can cause the face to droop (A condition which called "Bell's Palsy").

The Incubation period from bite, infection and to symptoms is usually 1- 2 weeks, but can be much shorter (a couple of days), or even months to years.

Source : Wikipedia and American Academy of Family Physicians
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