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Posted on August 19, 2008 by Balva Rudick | Posted under Reference and Education
Tic Bites - What to Look Out For
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There are various carriers from different regions: theres the deer tic, the lone star tic, the black-legged tic, and the American dog tic. These tough insects proliferate where foliage thrives. If you spot some on your bed, clothes, cabinets, furniture, or floors, hunt them down immediately and have them exterminated! Tics cant easily be squashed, and care must be taken to make sure theyre dead. If youve gotten tic bites, remove the insect from your skin with tweezers, careful not to crush it. Place it in a glass jar as you may have to show it to your physician soon as you start developing symptoms of Lyme disease. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the nasty insect How tic bites look like Distinct from mosquito and other insect bites, tic bites appear as red spots with a bulls-eye appearance, featuring light and dark rings that alternate with one another. But tic bites dont always look like this; sometimes they appear as reddish blotchy marks. In about half of the cases, a characteristic rash emerges. This is known as erythema migrans. It can be mistaken as a rash due to poison ivy, ringworm, or a bite from another insect. Early and late symptoms The first symptoms of Lyme disease are flu, stiff neck, rashes or lesions, sore throat, body malaise, fatigue, and a severe aching of the muscles and the head. Not all these symptoms are manifested at the same time. During the later stages, the victim may experience loss of muscle tone in the face (also known as Bells palsy), heart palpations, extreme joint pains and swelling, plus dizziness. Other rarer symptoms have been reported memory loss, problems with concentration, and numbness in the extremities. Treatment Its SOP to treat Lyme disease with antibiotics. You can find a good resource on the Internet run by the American Lyme Disease Foundation (ALDF), which features a table prescribing dosages for both children and adults. However, you should never self-medicate. Always seek prompt medical attention once the trademark bites appear. Preventing tic bites Good hygiene in the home can never be overemphasized. Its also a good idea to cut shrubbery near your home, as they may harbor some of these dangerous tics. Always inspects clothes for the presence of ticks. Check yourself and your children if coming from a trip to the woods. The parts of the body that must be inspected are the head, the ears, the backs of the knees, the armpits, the groin, and the navel. About The Author: Balva Rudick is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit - www.articleclick.com |
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