How do I know if my child has Lyme disease?

Early-Stage Signs of Lyme Disease in Children (Days to Weeks After Bite)

1. A bull’s eye rash with a pink center surrounded by dark red rings; this rash can be up to 12 inches wide.
2. Headache.
3. Low-grade fever and chills.
4. Loss of appetite.
5. Stiff neck.
6. Joint and muscle pain.
7. Lethargy.
8. Swollen Glands.

What happens if a child gets Lyme disease?

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 are early-stage signs and symptoms of Lyme disease?

Stage 1: Early localized Lyme disease (1 to 4 weeks)

• 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.

Can Lyme disease go away on its own?

It gets bigger for a few days to weeks, then goes away on its own. A person also may have flu-like symptoms such as fever, tiredness, headache, and muscle aches. Symptoms of the initial illness may go away on their own. But in some people, the infection spreads to other parts of the body.

Does Lyme disease stay with you forever?

If treated, Lyme disease does not last for years. However, for some people, the after-effects of the disease can linger for months and sometimes even years.

Can you cure Lyme disease in kids?

Your child may have blood tests to help diagnose Lyme. Lyme disease is usually treated with antibiotic medicine. Early stage Lyme disease is more easily cured with antibiotics than late-stage disease.

How do you feel when you have Lyme disease?

Erythema migrans is one of the hallmarks of Lyme disease, although not everyone with Lyme disease develops the rash. Some people develop this rash at more than one place on their bodies. Other symptoms. Fever, chills, fatigue, body aches, headache, neck stiffness and swollen lymph nodes can accompany the rash.

Can late Lyme disease be cured?

Lyme disease can be tough to diagnose. Early symptoms such as headaches and body aches are often mistaken for other health problems. Still, it can be cured.

Does Lyme disease stay in your body forever?