February 17th, 2011 by ghost

Some neurological symptoms of Lyme disease which you should look out for are numbness, abnormal feelings in the limbs, Bell’s palsy, meningitis, vision problems, difficulty in concentrating, memory loss, encephalopathy, sleep disturbances, and also cognitive impairment.

Lyme disease is an infection caused due to the bite of an infected tick. the illness is caused by the bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi. Forested areas and those with lush grasses are ripe for tick habitat so if you live near these, always protect yourself when you go outside. Symptoms of Lyme disease include a rash in the bite area which spreads over time and many flu-like symptoms, such as fever, body pains, fatigue and chills. besides the usual symptoms that manifest in the early stages of Lyme’s disease, there are certain neurological symptoms that one has to look out for which show up a few weeks or even many years later.

People who have nerve damage or nerve disease often experience a sensation of numbness. many people describe the feeling as something like pins and needles on their skin, and people suffering from Lyme disease will often feel a prickling or burning pain in the affected area. unlike paralysis where patients are unable to move, numbness causes patients to experience a loss of sensation.

Uncommon sensations in the limbs

the muscles of patients’ limbs will often undergo a weakening sensation. They may also experience swelling, burning, bruising, and a tingling sensation in their arms and legs.

Bell’s palsy is another symptom of having a Lyme diseases. Bell’s palsy occurs by sudden paralysis of the facial muscles caused by complications in the patient’s facial nerves. Sometimes patients experience paralysis in half of or their whole face.

Meningitis is one serious complication of Lyme disease. This condition can lead to a very rapid death as the membranes around the brain and spinal cord swell. In meningitis patients experience stiff necks and headaches that are not cured by typical over-the-counter medicines. They also become sensitive to light.

Difficulty in eyesight or vision

This may result in problem in the eye sight. They may experience distorted, impaired or blurry vision, night blindness and even loss of sight.

Problems in terms of concentration

Lyme disease is a physical condition that is known to affect a patient’s concentration. Patients might possibly have difficulty in concentrating and focusing on a single task.

People suffering from Lyme disease may also experience memory loss. When trying to remember something they may have difficulty in recalling the details and may feel little disoriented.

Lyme encephalopathy may result when Lyme disease is left untreated in its early stages. Symptoms of encephalopathy include dramatic mood swings, irritability, depression and a tingling sensation in the patient’s limbs.

Lyme disease has a variety of symptoms, including influencing once stable sleep patterns. They can have sleep disturbances such as insomnia and sleep apnea.

Cognitive impairment

Cognitive impairment can be caused by Lyme disease. Patients may have difficulty thinking and making rational decisions. also associated with cognitive impairment is poor concentration and memory loss.

Knowing about Lyme disease is critical to give suitable treatment before the condition worsens. All the same, prevention is still better than treatment, so follow every means of precaution to avoid getting infected with the illness.

If you need more information on Lyme disease symptoms, then you should visit lymediseaseblog.com/lyme-disease-symptoms/.

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Viral infections are the most common cause of illness in children. they are highly contagious. Most viruses cause symptoms over a short period of time and produce mild illness. Some viruses can cause significant disease, especially in those who have chronic or debilitating conditions.

Respiratory viruses affect children by causing ear and throat infections, cough, runny nose and difficulty breathing. Some of these viruses can cause wheezing, pneumonia and respiratory failure.

The most common respiratory viruses are the influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus, rhinovirus and adenovirus. the Epstein-Barr virus causes mononucleosis, a common upper respiratory infection characterized by enlargement of neck glands and swelling of the throat.

Gastrointestinal viruses cause vomiting and diarrhea. these symptoms can lead to dehydration. Common gastrointestinal viruses are rotavirus, enterovirus and the cholera virus. other gastrointestinal viruses include those responsible for liver disease, including the hepatitis viruses, cytomegalovirus and the Ebstein-Barr virus.

Central Nervous System Viruses penetrate the central nervous system, including the brain and the spinal cord, and cause meningitis, which is an inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain, and encephalitis, an infection of the brain. the most common viral causes of meningo-encephalitis are enteroviruses, arboviruses and the herpes virus.

Herpes can cause a devastating disease, usually presenting with seizures. in newborns, it can lead to permanent brain damage. the rabies virus also penetrates the brain, where it induces encephalitis. the HIV virus causes significant central nervous system disability.

Advances in medicine have lead to the development of several vaccines that protect against viruses which once caused disease. Among these are the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, the varicella vaccine which protects against the virus that causes chickenpox, the hepatitis a and B vaccines, the influenza vaccine and the rotavirus vaccine.

Other medicines act to prevent significant damage by these viruses. for example, Acyclovir is an antiviral that acts against the herpes virus. there is a vaccine against the rabies virus, but it is only used when there is suspicion of an exposure to rabid animals.

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so, on wednesday i got a tetanus booster shot and a meningitis shot. the day i got them i hardly felt anything, but the day after i had a fever of 100.5. then i started to shiver uncontrollably and i had a severe headache. is it normal to have these symptoms, and how long do they last?