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.

Do Lyme symptoms come and go?

Symptoms may come and go. Untreated, the bacteria can spread to the brain, heart, and joints. Symptoms of early disseminated Lyme disease (stage 2) may occur weeks to months after the tick bite, and may include: Numbness or pain in the nerve area.

What does Lyme disease fatigue feel like?

Tiredness, exhaustion, and lack of energy are the most frequent symptoms. The Lyme fatigue can seem different from regular tiredness, where you can point to activity as a cause. This fatigue seems to take over your body and can be severe.

Can Lyme disease cause bowel problems?

Rarely does acute Lyme disease cause gastrointestinal symptoms, but occasionally nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and abdominal pain can occur. More commonly, digestive symptoms such as constipation, gas/bloating, and abdominal discomfort occur in chronic or late-stage Lyme disease.

Does Lyme disease make you hungry?

Chronic Lyme disease & its co-infections, like Babesia, can produce unique symptoms. One of them is referred to as air hunger.

What are the symptoms of late Lyme disease?

New onset fatigue, widespread pain, sleep disturbance, and cognitive impairment are common symptoms of late Lyme disease. Many symptoms of late or chronic Lyme disease are non-specific and common among diseases.

How is the diagnosis of Lyme disease made?

Lyme disease is a clinical diagnosis—based on the patient’s medical history, symptoms and exposure to ticks. This symptom checklist was developed to assist patients and physicians in the diagnosis of Lyme disease. The Symptoms Checklist is NOT a self-diagnosis tool.

How to tell if you have Lyme disease rash?

More about rashes 1 A small bump or redness at the site of a tick bite that occurs immediately and resembles a mosquito bite, is common. 2 A rash with a very similar appearance to EM occurs with Southern Tick-associated Rash Illness (STARI), but is not Lyme disease 3 Ticks can spread other organisms that may cause a different type of rash.

How is light sensitivity a symptom of Lyme disease?

Sensitivity to light and vision changes. Light sensitivity was found in 16 percent of adults with early Lyme ( ). In the same study, 13 percent reported blurry vision. Summary: Light sensitivity, including to indoor light, is a symptom of Lyme.