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Does lyme disease go away?
Lyme disease can be treated with appropriate antibiotics, especially if caught early. In most cases, treatment can help to alleviate symptoms and clear the infection. However, some individuals may experience lingering symptoms even after treatment, a condition known as post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome.
If your dog is diagnosed with lyme disease Will she act diffrently or die from it or will it ever go away?
Dogs with Lyme disease may show symptoms like lethargy, fever, lameness, and swollen joints. With timely treatment, most dogs recover well from Lyme disease and it does not typically result in death. The disease can be managed with antibiotics and supportive care, but it may not go away completely in every case. Regular monitoring by a veterinarian is important to ensure the dog's health.
What are some of the features of lyme?
Some of the features or symptoms of lyme disease are, a rash at the site of the tick bite. Not all people get this rash right away, it could develop within 1 to 4 weeks. Other symptoms are, lack of energy, stiff neck, fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes. If left untreated it could become serious, long term disabilities.
Lyme disease - chronic persistent?
DefinitionChronic persistent Lyme disease is a late stage of an inflammatory disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferibacteria. It is also called Stage 3, or tertiary, Lyme disease.See also:Lyme diseaseLyme disease - early disseminatedLyme disease - primaryAlternative NamesTertiary Lyme disease; Stage 3 Lyme disease; Late persistent Lyme disease; Lyme arthritisCauses, incidence, and risk factorsLyme disease is transmitted by the bite of a deer tick.Some people may not be treated for Lyme disease because they do not have any symptoms or their symptoms are mild. Chronic persistent Lyme disease may develop months or even years after the Lyme disease infection.Even people who were treated may develop chronic persistent Lyme disease.SymptomsChronic persistent Lyme disease can affect the skin, brain, and nervous system, and muscles, bones, and cartilage.Symptoms include:Chronic arthritisFatigueHeadachesJoint inflammation in the knees and other large jointsMemory lossMood changesSleep disordersOther symptoms that may occur with this disease:Abnormal sensitivity to lightConfusionDecreased consciousnessNumbness and tinglingSigns and testsA blood test can be done to check for antibodies to the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. The most common one used is the ELISA for Lyme diseasetest. A Western blot test is done to confirm ELISA results.A spinal tapwill be abnormal if you have central nervous system symptoms from the disease.TreatmentAntibiotics are given to fight the infection. Medications sometimes need to be given through a vein (intravenously).Chronic persistent Lyme disease is treated for up to 28 days with antibiotics. If arthritis symptoms do not go away, a second 2 - 4 week course of antibiotics may sometimes be used. Antibiotics given by mouth (doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime) are used most of the time.People with severe Lyme disease that affects the nervous system may receive 2 - 4 weeks of the antibiotic ceftriaxone through a vein (by IV).Treating patients for longer periods of time is generally not thought to be helpful, even if symptoms do not go away.Expectations (prognosis)Arthritis symptoms may not get better with treatment. Other symptoms should improve with treatment.Rarely, a person will continue to have symptoms that can sometimes interfere with daily life or activities. Some people call this post-Lyme disease syndrome. There is no effective treatment for people with these symptoms.ComplicationsArthritis symptoms may continueHeart problems (slow heart rate, and effects on the electrical system of the heart)Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you develop symptoms, especially if you have had Lyme disease before, or live or travel in high-risk areas.PreventionEarly diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment for primary Lyme disease is the most effective way to prevent tertiary Lyme disease.Here are some tips for preventing primary Lyme disease:When walking or hiking in wooded or grassy areas:Spray all exposed skin and your clothing with insect repellent (spray outdoors only, do not use on face, use just enough to cover all other exposed skin, don't spray under clothing, don't apply over wounds or irritated skin, wash skin after going inside)Wear light-colored clothing to make it easier to spot ticksWear long-sleeved shirts and long pants with the cuffs tucked into shoes or socksWear high boots, preferably rubberCheck yourself and your pets frequently during and after your walk or hike.Ticks that carry Lyme disease are so small that they are very hard to see. After returning home, remove your clothes and thoroughly inspect all skin surface areas, including your scalp.If possible, ask someone to help you examine your body for ticks. Adults should carefully examine children.ReferencesBratton RL, Whiteside JW, Hoyan MJ, Engle RL, Edwards FD. Diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. Mayo Clin Proc. 2008;83:566-571.Steere AC. Borrelia burgdorferi (lyme disease, lyme borreliosis). In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 242.
What can doctors do to treat lyme disease?
In most cases, yes. Lyme Disease is treated with anti-biotics. It is only in cases where the disease is left untreated for some time that is becomes more difficult to cure. There are also co-infections associated with Lyme disease. There can also be permanent nerve damage, arthritis from Lyme disease and other complications that require treatment even after the Lyme disease is in remission.
Can you tell me what some Lyme Disease symptoms are?
One sign of Lyme disease is a round, red rash that spreads at the site of a tick bite. This rash can get very large.Flu-like symptoms are also very common. People in the early stages of Lyme disease may feel very tired and have headaches, sore muscles and joints, and a fever.These symptoms can start at any time, from 3 days up to a month after you have been bitten. Some people don't have any symptoms when they are in the early stages of Lyme disease. And they may not even remember getting a tick bite.If Lyme disease goes untreated, you can have more serious symptoms over time. These include:Swelling and joint pain (like arthritis).Tingling and numbness in your hands, feet, and back.A lack of energy that does not get better.Trouble focusing your thoughts.Poor memory.Weakness or paralysis in your face musclesWhat are the symptoms of Lyme disease? You might feel as if you have the flu--relatively high fever, headache, joints that ache but unlike any flu you might have had before and even after a week you don't feel better.If you're lucky, a bullseye or many bullseye (red round rash with a center eye) appear on your skin. You may or may not have known you had a tick bite, but it generally appears at the site of the bite.At this point, a doctor must be consulted so that blood can be drawn to run a Lyme disease test called a Lyme titer and you can be started on a course of antibiotics.Since the titer doesn't immediately show the Lyme infection, your doctor may need to repeat this test days later.Note: It is called Lyme disease because the first cases were identified in Lyme, CT.The symptoms often begin with back pain, typically between the shoulder blades and in the neck like a slipped disc. The pain worsens at night.Distorted feelings around the area of the bite. The nerves become numb, especially in the face. This may occur at any time up to four weeks after the pain began.Sometimes neuro borrelia may present itself as meningitis, with fever, headache and stiffness in the neck.In rare cases, the disease may become chronic, with a slowly developing destruction of the nervous system, numbing, partial hearing impairment and the development of dementia.Neuro borrelia demands immediate treatment, usually with an admission to hospital.
How is xeroderma pigmentosum treated?
its not. You cant get rid of it. ways to help the symptoms go away are to stay out of the sun and if you go in the sun wear protection.
Can BV go away if not treated?
It is possible for BV to go away if it isn't treated.
How long after using cocaine does abuse symptoms go away?
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What are some common flu like symptoms?
Common flu like symptoms include Fever, Cough, Sore throat, Runny nose, muscle/body aches, Fatigue and even diarrhea. The flu symptoms are much worse on elderly and children and can be fatal if not treated right away.
How long can you live with pancreatitis?
This is not necessarily a life threatening condition. It can go away on it's own, or be treated with drugs.
How long will a specific lichen planus treatment take to be fully cured?
Lichen planus normally goes away on its own. If treated the physical symptoms may diminish or disappear but the condition may last a while longer. The average duration of lichen planus is about 4 years and it may recur even after going away for some time.
