How do I know if my child has Lyme disease?

How do I know if my child has Lyme disease?

What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Lyme Disease?

1. a rash near the tick bite, which usually is round or oval. Some rashes have a clear middle (called a bulls-eye rash).
2. fever.
3. tiredness.
4. headache.
5. neck pain.
6. muscle aches.
7. joint pain.

What are the early stages of Lyme disease in children?

Stage 1: Early localized Lyme disease (1 to 4 weeks)

• An expanding, circular red rash (erythema migrans).
• Flu-like symptoms, with or without the rash. The symptoms include: Lack of energy. Headache and stiff neck. Fever and chills. Muscle and joint pain. Swollen lymph nodes.

Which are correct early signs and symptoms of Lyme disease?

Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. Lyme disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks.

What does the beginning of Lyme disease look like?

At first you may feel like you have the flu — fever, chills, a headache, and joint or muscle pain. You also may notice a skin rash that starts near the tick bite anywhere from 3 to 30 days later. As the rash gets bigger, the middle often clears and a red ring shows up around the outside, leaving a “bull’s-eye” look.

Is lymes disease rash itchy?

It’s typically not itchy or painful but might feel warm to the touch. Erythema migrans is one of the hallmarks of Lyme disease, although not everyone with Lyme disease develops the rash. Some people develop this rash at more than one place on their bodies. Other symptoms.

Is Lyme disease rash flat or raised?

EM is the characteristic rash of Lyme disease. Classic EM is a flat to slightly raised erythematous lesion that appears at the site of the tick bite after 1-33 days bite (average, 7-10 days). Without therapy, erythema migrans typically fades within 3-4 weeks.

What are the symptoms of Lyme disease in children?

– Fevers and night sweats. Fevers are usually low grade and can be associated with chills. – Sleep disturbances. A child may be sleeping too much or they may have difficulty falling asleep. – Gastrointestinal pain. Stomach pain, including nausea and other digestive issues, may be present. – Urinary problems.

What are facts about Lyme disease?

Lyme disease is a world-wide infectious disease and has been reported in all 50 states,25% of the reported cases are children.

Typically Lyme disease is transmitted through a bite from an infected tick.

Fewer than 50% of people infected get the bull’s eye rash.

What is the recovery time for Lyme disease?

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has funded several studies on the treatment of Lyme disease that show most people recover when treated within a few weeks of antibiotics taken by mouth. In a small percentage of cases, symptoms such as fatigue (being tired) and muscle aches can last for more than 6 months.