Question 1

does ring around tick bite always mean lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

No: The bulls eye lesion clooks just like it says - a bullseye- central redness then a rim of clearing then a larger rim of redness. Just like a bulls eye.

Question 2

will a tick bite always produce a red ring or a guarantee of lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

No: Only deer ticks carry the lyme organism, wood ticks do not. Not all deer ticks are infected. The characteristic rash is sometimes easy to miss.

Question 3

i got a tick bite about april 1 or 2. it still itches and my nurse daughter looked at a picture of it and got worried that it started to get a ring around it. i'll admit i have been scratching it so i am hoping it is just irritated.

tick bite?

Accepted Answer

Tick bite: Notify your physician. He/she may want to examine you or may be willing to call in a prescription for the appropriate dose of doxycycline. It is too late after the bite for the single dose method to prevent Lyme disease.

Question 4

mom found tick in house.  don't usually have bugs in house. bullseye bruise on chest. didn't see tick bite me. should i get it checked out? definitely bruise colored ring, not red ring.

Accepted Answer

YES!!!: Sounds like a classic lesion. If your healthcare provider agrees, s/he will want to start you on an antibiotic regimen immediately. Regimen will vary by geographic location.

Question 5

i still have a raised red bump 2 weeks after a tick bite.  the ring is disappearing with antibiotic oitment.. feeling tired and dizzy at times.

Accepted Answer

Need to see doctor: In case you are concerned about Lyme disease, it would be prudent to see your doctor at your earliest. The local antibiotic will not help in controlling Lyme disease.

Question 6

i got a tick bite five days ago.  the tick was removed intact (i think) but the site is a red pimple and clear fluid is leaking and it feels a little hot. i have no fever or rash. also theres no red rings around the bite. should i be concerned about th

Accepted Answer

Yes and no. : If you are thinking lyme disease not likely but you could have cellulitis brewing. Watch for fewer and redness from the center

Question 7

i have ringing ears general weakness , sweat but no fever, mildly sore throat. similar to tick bite fever but no fever. was tested for riketsia - negative.

Accepted Answer

Second Look: Since you already had rickettsial test, I presume you have evaluation without any clear answers. Depending on location consider an Infectious Disease, (ID) Specialist. You did not mention throat culture or strep test or blood count. These would likely have been done. Sometimes polymerase chain reaction (PCR)  might be helpful. On the other hand ringing in ears and sweating can come with depression

Question 8

how do you cure a tick bite?

Accepted Answer

Check with your dr: If you have the tick bring to your physician. Depending on where you live, treatment recommendations may or may not include antibiotics prophylactically. If you do not live in an area where lyme's disease is a common the recommendation may be to observe by your physician.

Question 9

how can i avoid a tick bite?

Accepted Answer

Avoid contact: Try to avoid places where the likelyhood of encountering ticks is high ( wooden areas) if this is not feasible, wear long sleeves, avoid shorts when going to the woods or use  a tick repellent.

Question 10

how do you treat a tick bite?

Accepted Answer

Tick bite: Before seeking medical attention, you should note the appearance and characteristics of the tick and remove it with fine tweezers, being careful not to rupture the abdomen (if engorged). If bitten by a deer tick, your doctor will either observe and treat if symptoms/signs of disease develop or treat immediately with preventive antibiotics.

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Does ring around tick bite always mean lyme disease?

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Will a tick bite always produce a red ring or a guarantee of lyme disease?

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I got a tick bite about april 1 or 2. it still itches and my nurse daughter looked at a picture of it and got worried that it started to get a ring around it. i'll admit i have been scratching it so i am hoping it is just irritated. tick bite?

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Mom found tick in house. don't usually have bugs in house. bullseye bruise on chest. didn't see tick bite me. should i get it checked out? definitely bruise colored ring, not red ring.

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I still have a raised red bump 2 weeks after a tick bite. the ring is disappearing with antibiotic oitment.. feeling tired and dizzy at times.

A member asked:

I got a tick bite five days ago. the tick was removed intact (i think) but the site is a red pimple and clear fluid is leaking and it feels a little hot. i have no fever or rash. also theres no red rings around the bite. should i be concerned about th

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I have ringing ears general weakness , sweat but no fever, mildly sore throat. similar to tick bite fever but no fever. was tested for riketsia - negative.

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How do you cure a tick bite?

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