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I am experiencing tick bite and bruising. the following also describes me: painful swollen joints. what should i do? the bruising is next to the bite but not a surrounding and not the bullseye that is commonly seen with lyme disease

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Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Significant symptoms: Tick bites can cause very serious diseases and should not be ignored. Get an appointment with your family physician and/or an infectious disease physician NOW!!

Answered 6/18/2018

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A member asked:

I am experiencing tick bite and bruising. the following also describes me: painful swollen joints. what should i do? the bruising is next to the bite but not a surrounding and not the bullseye that is commonly seen with lyme disease

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

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