Lyme Disease Can Be Confused By Flu Or A Viral Infection
Its Symptoms Include Headaches, Heart Palpitations And, If Untreated, It Can Result In Heart Failure And Meningitis
A tick bite can result in a condition called Lyme disease, which has symptoms such as recurrent headaches, fatigue, heart palpitations, and joint pain. Symptoms similar to a flu infection are also common. The symptoms can mislead doctors to diagnosing flu or a viral infection. However, the condition can be identified because the symptoms are intermittent, not constant. Also, a misdiagnosis can result in a more serious condition, which includes swelling in the joints, also known as inflammatory arthritis, paralysis in the facial muscles, numbness in the limbs, and memory problems. Additionally, there are cardiovascular and brain problems, such as inflammation of the heart muscle, heart block, heart failure, and meningitis, which can cause intense headaches and sensitivity to light. The treatment is based on antibiotics. It can be prevented by avoiding bushy areas with long grass, where deer ticks are located, and using clothes that cover the skin. Additional details click here.