2007-05-30 10:08:25 · 16 answers · asked by Chica 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
raised bump with a red ring around it. If so, get tested. Early infection is curable.
2007-05-30 10:17:19 · answer #1 · answered by gaia_fanatic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The ticks that carry Lyme disease are really small, like smaller than the head of pin. It's carried by deer ticks. If the tick was larger then it was probably not a deer tick, so not to worry so much.
Watch the place were the bite occurred, if it develops a red ring, bulls eye kind of pattern then get the blood test. A blood test is the only way to know for sure.
2007-05-30 10:16:25 · answer #2 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if youre absolutely certain it was a tick, then go see your doctor because Lymes Disease is very serious and can be fatal. And its not the tick that has Lymes, its the person who got bit who can develop it. The best prevention against tick bites is to wear socks and shoes when walking thru high grass, etc.
2007-06-02 15:34:29 · answer #3 · answered by Debbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she starts feeling badly or has a fever in the next few days she could have Lyme. Also a reddish area will appear around the area where the tick was attached. There are several antibiotics that can help her, just be sure to check in with the doctor if you notice any redness or illness.
2007-05-30 10:13:05 · answer #4 · answered by QWERTY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if it was a deer tick (witch is alot small then a wood Tick). I would Get her checked out. If it was a wood tick you maybe ok but It may be a good idea to do a blood test if you are onshere. I've been bit three times by woood tics and no problems.
2007-05-30 10:31:27 · answer #5 · answered by hillbilly56003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Signs of Lyme Disease
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Early Infection:
Rash
Muscle and joint aches
Headache
Stiff neck
Significant fatigue
Fever
Facial paralysis
Meningitis
Brief episodes of joint pain and swelling
Less common:
Eye inflammation
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Late Infection:
Arthritis, intermittent or chronic
Less common:
Memory loss
Difficulty with concentration
Change in mood or sleeping habits
One or more of these symptoms may be present at different times during the infection.—Lyme Disease—The Facts, the Challenge, published by the National Institutes of Health.
2007-05-30 11:05:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the tick in a baggy if you can, and if she starts to get sick in the next few weeks then take her to the doctor along with the tick. They'll be able to do a test on it and see if that's what's wrong with her.
2007-05-30 10:13:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if you are paranoid then a trip to your family doctor for the correct test wont hurt but the odds of cotracting that disease from a single bite should be enuff to keep her from freaking out . one in a million would be a safe number .
2007-05-30 10:12:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your dog has contracted an infection after the removal of the tick. If you are concerned I suggest taking your dog to the vet to see if it's healing properly.
2016-05-17 06:39:58 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By going to a doctor
2007-05-30 11:23:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋