4 Symptoms Of Lyme Diseases That Are Often Ignored

People with lyme disease. (Photo: Instagram/@thekorealherald)

JAKARTA - Lyme disease is a serious infection caused by a tick bite, especially small blackbugs that are found in foresty or tall areas. Although it can be cured with antibiotics if detected from the start, many people do not realize they have been infected, because the initial symptoms often look like common diseases.

dr. Tammy Lundstrom, a specialist in infectious diseases at Trinity Health in Michigan, United States and dr. Sarah Park, an infectious disease doctor at science firm Karius in Honolulu, Hawaii, said symptoms to watch out for. Here are 4 symptoms of lyme disease, as reported by VOI on the Huffpost page on Saturday, April 12.

One of the most distinctive signs of lyme disease is a rash called erythema migrants. This foam is usually round-shaped similar to a shooting target.

"This season can be very vague and does not appear in 20'30% of cases. In addition, it is difficult to see in a darker skin color," said dr. Tommy.

This column usually appears 3 to 30 days after being bitten by a thumb. But because the shape and color can vary, many people do not notice it as an early sign of the disease.

Fever, headache, soreness, chills, or feeling unwell are often considered as a symptom of the common cold.

"These symptoms are easily suspected of infection with ordinary viruses such as colds or flu. But if outdoor activities appear like hiking, it could be a sign of lyme disease," said dr. Tommy.

Because it is similar to the flu, many people do not take this symptom seriously, even though it could be the body's response to the lyme infection.

Feeling very tired even though you don't do strenuous activities? It could be that it's not due to lack of sleep.

" Fatigue is an early symptom that is often overlooked and thought to be just because of daily routines such as work or exercise," added dr. Sarah.

If fatigue suddenly appears, continuously, and does not disappear even after resting, it is better to check further, especially if you have just done activities in the open.

Not all rashes on the disease in the shape of a circle are like shooting targets. Some people experience plain red rashes, bidukan, or heat-like burning sun.

Another Ruam can also appear, such as a small red bump that grows or irritations the skin without a distinctive pattern", said dr. Sarah.

Because the shape is not distinctive, this rash is often considered as an allergy or regular irritation, even though it could be an early symptom of lyme disease.

Be Alert From An Early Age To Avoid Complications

Lyme disease can cause serious complications if not treated, such as joint disorders, heart problems, to damage to the nervous system. Fortunately, this infection was prevented and treated from the start.

Always check the body after being in the open, especially in the folding parts of the skin and hair. Use closed clothes, anti-serangga sprays, and avoid direct contact with shrubs or tall grass when outside the house.

Kutu yang menyebabkan penyakit lyme seringkali sangat kecil, bahkan hanya sebesar biji poppie. Jadi jangan membatkan masalah tersebut. Detectionni bisa menyelamatkan Anda dari dampak jangka panjang.

People with lyme disease (Photo: Instagram/@thekorealherald)