Lyme disease is a medical condition that is the result of an infectious micro-organism being passed into the bloodstream from a parasite, most often a tick. There are many physical and physiological effects associated with Lyme disease.
Nervous System
Nervous system disruptions can occur, including numbness, paralysis of the facial muscles and meningitis.
Peripheral Nerves
In the later stages of Lyme disease, the patient often experiences strange sensations in the limbs as the peripheral nerves function abnormally.
Skin Problems
Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans can develop even years after being bitten and results in the swelling and discoloration of the skin in the area that was bitten.
Heart Problems
People with Lyme disease are at greater risk to develop irregular heartbeats and even heart failure because of the inflammation of the heart tissue.
Arthritis
Severe inflammation and pain in the joints often develop in people with Lyme disease; usually in the knee, shoulder, elbow, foot and hip.
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