{"id":3932,"date":"2018-01-17T18:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T18:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usleadnetwork.net\/phwellness\/?p=3932"},"modified":"2018-01-17T18:00:59","modified_gmt":"2018-01-17T18:00:59","slug":"the-potential-to-battle-lyme-disease-caused-through-ticks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usleadnetwork.net\/phwellness\/the-potential-to-battle-lyme-disease-caused-through-ticks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Potential to Battle Lyme Disease Caused Through Ticks"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"lymeLyme disease is not something that most people expect to get but for those with a love of nature and the great outdoors, it can be easily transmitted following a bite from a tick. It is prevalent in wooded areas and anyone who spends a great deal of time outside \u2013 children or those adults who love hiking etc. are all at risk and therefore, observation is key. The best defense is through covering up. It\u2019s less easy for ticks to penetrate the skin when long trousers are worn, and long-sleeved tops can help prevent the tick from accessing bare skin. Where possible, stick to designated trails, avoiding walking through areas with long grass or bushes. It can help to use insect repellents, spraying onto clothes which should deter ticks but, they can cling to clothes for long periods of time so it\u2019s best to double-check after being outside. \u00a0Time is of the essence when it comes to removing ticks and as they are so small, it is important to do a thorough search. If a tick is embedded, remove carefully with tweezers ensuring the whole tick is removed. \u00a0Apply antiseptic directly to the bite afterward.<\/p>\n

In the US, approximately 30,000 cases are reported but this may not be the extent of the problem and it is anticipated that up to 329,000 people could be affected by Lyme disease each year. Transmitted via black-legged or deer ticks, the bacteria are called Borrelia burgdorferi and borrelia mayonii. For the Lyme disease to occur, an infected tick must bite, and the bacteria pass through the skin into the bloodstream. Vigilance is important because the tick would have to be attached for a prolonged period \u2013 between 36-48 hours and although you would think that the ticks would be obvious, these ticks are more noticeable when have been feeding and by then, with their swollen body\u2019s, they are likely to have already passed the bacteria into the bloodstream. It can take a while for symptoms to manifest but, it\u2019s best to seek medical advice as soon as is possible.<\/p>\n

Symptoms include:<\/p>\n