Monday, August 31, 2015

How To Treat Lyme Disease

By Daphne Bowen


When you have been bitten by a tick you may have to deal with the matter quickly. You will also want to consider how to treat lyme disease. Lots of the general public have to deal with this concern at some stage and if not properly treated it may lead to further health concerns and additional medical issues which can develop quickly

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 several tell tale signs that you have lyme disease. There may initially be a discomfort which you will feel in your skin, itching, generally caused by the bite which is the source of the problem. This can cause swelling and mat spread to different parts of the body. In addition your body may begin to feel the effects and you will feel like you have low immunity and may feel drowsy and sick. There are some visual signs such as rashes and target lesions. These can become elevated from the skin and turn red. In some causes these can also cause scarring.

These may take some time to show themselves so if there are any doubts in your mind prompt medical attention is the way to ease any of your concerns. This will help you to begin suitable treatment as early as possible and this means you are more likely to recover sooner.

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

Some of the drugs used for treatment can make your skin more sensitive to sun and may also lead to your body reacting negatively to them. If this happens to you it is best to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and you should definitely avoid using a sunbed until the treatment has run its course.

As well as talking to a medical professional you can help yourself and your immune system by taking steps to improve your diet. Nutrient rich foods and making sure that you consume plenty of water will improve your physical health overall and this will allow your immune system to work better and faster in order to flush toxins out of the body

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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