How do I know if my child has Lyme Disease?
Early-Stage Signs of Lyme Disease in Children (Days to Weeks After Bite)
- A bull’s eye rash with a pink center surrounded by dark red rings; this rash can be up to 12 inches wide.
- Headache.
- Low-grade fever and chills.
- Loss of appetite.
- Stiff neck.
- Joint and muscle pain.
- Lethargy.
- Swollen Glands.
Can Lyme disease affect kids?
If Lyme disease is caught and treated early, most children will make a full recovery. Some children with Lyme disease go on to experience what’s called a “post-infectious syndrome” with symptoms that may include feeling fatigue, joint aches and pains, headaches, difficulty sleeping, and problems concentrating.
What are the early stages of Lyme disease?
Early localized Lyme disease develops days to weeks after you become infected. You may have: 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.
What happens if you go untreated for Lyme disease?
Untreated Lyme disease can cause: Chronic joint inflammation (Lyme arthritis), particularly of the knee. Neurological symptoms, such as facial palsy and neuropathy. Cognitive defects, such as impaired memory.
When should I worry about a tick bite on my child?
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of the following symptoms in your child: Widespread rash beginning 2 to 14 days after the bite. Fever or headache beginning 2 to 14 days after the bite. Increased redness or swelling over time.
How do you treat Lyme disease in a child?
Lyme disease is most often treated with antibiotics such as doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime for several weeks. Please complete the full course of antibiotics as prescribed, even if your child is feeling better, in order to kill all the bacteria.
What does a Lyme disease flare up feel like?
The symptoms of a flare-up can include: an increase in fatigue. problems with memory and concentration, sometimes referred to as ‘brain fog’ extreme sensitivity to bright lights, heat, cold, and noise.
Should I take my kid to the doctor for a tick bite?
What does a tick bite look like on a child?
According to KidsHealth.org, children suffering from tick-borne illnesses often exhibit common symptoms. Look out for: A red bump ringed by an expanding red rash, which looks like a bull’s-eye (Lyme disease) Red dots on the ankles and wrists (Rocky Mountain spotted fever)
What are the long term symptoms for Lyme disease?
Neurological Disease. The University of Maryland Medical Center warns that meningitis,poor motor coordination and Bell’s palsy,a temporary paralysis of facial muscles,may also occur.