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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Remedy For Tick Bite

Hello Dr. Andrew. I was recently bitten by a tick (which I can only describe as being very small, round, and brown, as if it were a lentil) of unknown species. I was able to remove it with tweezers and the place where it was latched onto me is healing just fine. How long should I wait before scheduling a visit to my doctor? I m just thinking about symptoms of Lyme s disease and such but it d be a waste if I went to early, during the incubation period.
Thu, 1 Apr 2021
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Hi,

If the bite has caused redness over the area and you are suffering from flu like symptoms then you must visit a physician and get treated for it. As long as you are not symptomatic, I don't see any requirement for visiting a doctor.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Anoop Kumar, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Tick Bite

Hi, If the bite has caused redness over the area and you are suffering from flu like symptoms then you must visit a physician and get treated for it. As long as you are not symptomatic, I don t see any requirement for visiting a doctor. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anoop Kumar, General & Family Physician