{"id":4037,"date":"2023-10-31T13:08:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T18:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/?p=4037"},"modified":"2023-10-31T13:08:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T18:08:52","slug":"unlocking-telehealth-solutions-for-lyme-disease-get-diagnosed-and-treated-with-umedoc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/es\/unlocking-telehealth-solutions-for-lyme-disease-get-diagnosed-and-treated-with-umedoc\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking Telehealth Solutions for Lyme Disease: Get Diagnosed and Treated with Umedoc"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"4038\" data-src=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_216145679.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4038 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_216145679.png 800w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_216145679-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_216145679-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_216145679-18x12.png 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Lyme Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Lyme Disease is an infection caused by the bacteria <em>Borrelia burgdorferi. <\/em>The bacterium is transmitted from ticks to humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:27px\">Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You may expect symptoms such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muscle and joint aches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swollen lymph nodes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rash known as erythema migrans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The rash may look similar to the image below. This rash can appear 3 to 30 days after a tick bite. If a person is infected, the rash will develop in 70-80 percent of cases. The rash is typically not itchy or painful. It could be warm to the touch. Erythema migrans can show up anywhere on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-src=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_351556025.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4039 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_351556025.png 800w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_351556025-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_351556025-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_351556025-12x12.png 12w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9342944334127739\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9342944334127739\" data-ad-slot=\"9438483114\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>How is Lyme disease diagnosed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Lyme disease can be suspected by symptoms and activities in which a person might encounter a tick. Lyme disease can be confirmed with laboratory testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>What happens if Lyme Disease is not treated in early stages?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Persons infected can develop more severe symptoms such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facial Palsy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arthritis in knees that is painful and swollen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nerve pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irregular heart beat (Lyme Carditis)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inflammation of the brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inflammation of the spinal cord<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics if there is early diagnosis. It can prevent the development of late Lyme disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The best way to reduce the risk of obtaining a tick bite is by proper prevention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wear long sleeved clothing that is tightly woven to prevent ticks from crawling through the clothes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear light colors to visualize the tick in case of a bite.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuck pants into the socks so that the tick cannot crawl on the leg.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there is exposed skin, wear insect repellent that has 20% or more of DEET.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After returning from outdoors, check the skin for ticks. Seek treatment from a medical professional if you suspect a tick bite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Read more about this article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/lyme\/treatment\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lyme Disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria transmitted through tick bites, with symptoms including fever, chills, fatigue, and a characteristic rash called erythema migrans.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early diagnosis of Lyme disease is based on symptoms and activities that may expose an individual to ticks, and it can be confirmed through laboratory testing.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If left untreated in its early stages, Lyme Disease can lead to more severe symptoms, including facial palsy, arthritis, and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lyme disease can be effectively treated with antibiotics when diagnosed early, preventing the progression to late-stage Lyme disease.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To reduce the risk of tick bites, preventive measures like wearing protective clothing, using insect repellent, and checking for ticks after outdoor activities are recommended. Telehealth solutions, such as Umedoc, can be a valuable resource in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"394\" data-src=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Jim1-e1593109749582.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-821 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/394;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-1e1e6687-cc66-4cd2-b33c-c7fb406c52e2\"><strong>This article reviewed by Dr. Jim Liu, MD and Ms. Deb Dooley<\/strong>, APRN.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-7f77556d-9f3b-429c-a2ab-51fa8a480471\">There\u2019s nothing more important than our good health \u2013 that\u2019s our principal capital asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-04d0f33a-53ef-46de-bb65-cc7d9af43bdf\"><strong><em>#medical #telehealth <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>#umedoc<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1015\" data-src=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Deb1-1024x1015.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-817 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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