Justin Bieber announced that he is affected by Lyme disease. Justin Bieber went on social media to justify why he felt sick and rest all the rumors on drugs. “I’ve recently been diagnosed with Lyme disease, not only that but a serious case of chronic mono, which has affected my skin, brain function, energy, and overall health,” he said.
Justin Bieber continued that he will release further details in a documentary series that would soon be available on YouTube. “It’s been a rough couple of years. But getting the right treatment to help treat this incurable illness so far. And I’ll be back and better than ever before,” wrote Justin Bieber.
In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about Lyme disease.
What Is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. B. A bite from infected black-legged or deer ticks spread burgdorferi to humans. The tick is infected after feeding on infected deer, insects, or mice.
A tick has to be present on the skin for at least 36 hours to spread the infection. A lot of people with Lyme disease have no memory of a tick bite.
People recognized the first Lyme disease in Old Lyme, Connecticut, in 1975. It’s the most common tick-borne disease in Europe and the United States.
People who live or spend time in wooded areas known for disease transmission are more likely to have this disease. People with domesticated animals entering wooded areas are also at greater risk for Lyme disease.
Lyme Disease Causes
Bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi (and rarely, Borrelia mayonii) causes Lyme disease.
Burgdorferi is spread to humans by the bite of an infected black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick.
According to the CDC, infected black-legged ticks spread Lyme disease to the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and North Central United States. Western black-legged ticks spread the disease to the Pacific Coast of the United States.
The symptoms and signs of Lyme disease differ dramatically. They usually occur in stages, but the stages may overlap.
Early Symptoms and Signs
A small, red bump sometimes occurs at the tick bite or tick removal site and resolves for a few days. This usual occurrence does not indicate Lyme disease.
However, These Signs and Symptoms Can Appear Within A Month After You Are Sick:
- Rash. An extended red area may tend to occur between three to 30 days after an infected tick bite. Sometimes it clears in the center, forming the shape of the bull’s eye. The rash (erythema migrans) grows steadily over days and can grow to 12 inches (30 centimeters) in length. It’s not normally itchy or painful, but it might feel warm to the touch.
- Erythema migrans is one of Lyme disease’s hallmarks. But not everyone with Lyme disease is developing a rash. Some people grow this rash in more than one place in their body.
- Other signs. Fever, chills, exhaustion, body aches, headache, sore neck, and swollen lymph nodes may accompany the rash.
Later Signs and Symptoms
If untreated, new signs and symptoms of Lyme infection may occur in weeks or months. This includes the following:
- Erythema migrans. The rash can occur in other parts of your body.
- Joint pain. Bouts with extreme joint pain and swelling are most likely to affect the knees. But pain can move from one joint to another.
- Neurological problems. Weeks, months, or even years after infection, you can experience inflammation of the membranes surrounding your brain (meningitis). Temporary paralysis of one side of your face (Bell’s palsy) can also occur. Numbness or weakness of your arms and impaired muscle movement can happen.
Less Common Signs and Symptoms:
Several weeks after infection, some people develop:
- Heart problems, such as an irregular heartbeat
- Eye inflammation
- Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- Severe fatigue
Diagnosis
Anyone with a rash that may have developed after exposure to a tick should obtain medical attention at once.
Be prepared to describe the potential exposure. This may include, for example, a recent hike in an area where ticks are common.
If a person removes a tick, they should take a picture of it and examine the tick type.
It is important to note that someone who may not receive early treatment for Lyme disease may develop more severe illnesses. These could emerge years later.
Lyme Disease Treatment
It would be best if you treated Lyme disorder at an early stage. Treatment for early localized illness is a quick 10-to 14-day oral antibiotic treatment. Drugs used to treat Lyme disease include:
- Doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime, which are first-line medications for adults and children;
- Cefuroxime and amoxicillin, which treats mothers who are nursing or breastfeeding;
Doctors use Intravenous (IV) antibiotics for many Lyme disease types. Particularly those with cardiac or central nervous system (CNS) involvement.
After the improvement and completion of treatment, doctors will use an oral regimen. The complete period of treatment is usually 14–28 days.
Lyme arthritis, a late-stage symptom of Lyme disease that can arise in some individuals, is treated with oral antibiotics for 28 days.
Prevention
The best way to avoid Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites from happening.
Here Are A Few Ways To Do This:
- You know where the ticks are likely to be
- Use a skin repellent, clothing, and hiking or camping gear.
- Offer anti-tick treatment to pets
- Check all gear, clothing, and pets for ticks after they’re outside.
- Shower after getting in from outside and testing for ticks.
- Dry clothes to kill ticks at high temperatures
- Ask the pest control service how to keep ticks out of the yard.
- Easily and correctly remove ticks.
- Be alert to the signs of Lyme disease.
When Searching For Ticks In The Body, Be Sure To Check:
- Behind your arms and your knees
- In and around your ears
- On the belly button
- In all hair areas
- Between the legs
- Around the waist
If the tick was in the skin for less than 24 hours, it is unlikely to spread the bacteria that cause Lyme disease.
The Bottom Line
Lyme disease may develop if a black-legged tick passes through B.burgdorferi through a bite. Early on, a person can develop a rash with a ring or a bull’s eye pattern. Antibiotic therapy is usually effective.
Complications such as joint pain can occur later and may require a particular solution. If you have any of the symptoms mentioned above, contact healthcare professionals.
