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Suggest Treatment For Tick Bite

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Posted on Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Question: I got bit by a tick Monday. Near the bit itis light red in the middle and outside
I have an appetite
I have no achy muscles
no pains
not tired worked
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Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Watch for symptoms, TT injection

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I went through your query and understood your concerns.


Most ticks don't carry diseases, and most tick bites don't cause serious health problems. But it is important to remove a tick as soon as you find it. Removing the tick's body helps you avoid diseases the tick may pass on during feeding.

Usually, removing the tick, washing the site of the bite, and watch for signs of illness are all that is needed. It cause flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and muscle aches. Symptoms may begin from 1 day to 3 weeks after the tick bite. If you notice any of these symptom better to consult doctor. As of now you are not having any symptoms so better to take tetanus toxoid injection if not immunized and watch for symptoms.

Hope i answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Tick Bite

Brief Answer: Watch for symptoms, TT injection Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I went through your query and understood your concerns. Most ticks don't carry diseases, and most tick bites don't cause serious health problems. But it is important to remove a tick as soon as you find it. Removing the tick's body helps you avoid diseases the tick may pass on during feeding. Usually, removing the tick, washing the site of the bite, and watch for signs of illness are all that is needed. It cause flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and muscle aches. Symptoms may begin from 1 day to 3 weeks after the tick bite. If you notice any of these symptom better to consult doctor. As of now you are not having any symptoms so better to take tetanus toxoid injection if not immunized and watch for symptoms. Hope i answered your query. Feel free to ask further related query. Regards