Friday, September 11, 2015

How To Treat Lyme Disease

By Daphne Bowen


If you have received a bite from a tick then you may want to figure out ways to deal with the matter. It is important for you to figure out how to treat lyme disease Many people are affected by this condition and if left untreated it can cause a person a lot of medical issues, leading to a slow decline that may lead to further complications

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.

Telling whether you have the disease can be easy if you are showing symptoms. The most obvious one will be itching or discomfort in the skin where yo have been bitten. This can progressively get worse causing further discomfort or may spread to different parts of the skin. You may also feel a general sick feeling which is caused by a lowered immune system. Visual signs may also prove helpful. These will present themselves as rashes or target lesions which may become raised and can cause scarring in some extreme cases

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.

When you show symptoms of lyme disease and it is promptly diagnosed you will generally be given antibiotic drugs in the form of tablets or capsules. In cases where treatment has not been as swift you will be admitted to a hospital and then be given the same drugs in a higher dosage to be flushed through the body targeting 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 relying on the medical profession to provide you with the correct antibiotic drugs you can also help yourself by focusing on improving your diet to help your immune system to function better. Eating a variety of foods rich in valuable nutrients will help you. You can also assist the body in flushing out toxins by making sure you drink plenty of water. In doing this you will improve your overall health and well being,

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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