Lyme disease is a disease that is spread through tick bites. It is caused by a type of bacterium known as borrelia burgdorferi, and it is typically spread by deer ticks, that carry the disease and spread it when feeding on the blood of animals or humans. People who live in regions where ticks or common and those who spend a lot of time in the grassy or wooded areas where ticks live and breed are most likely to be infected with Lyme disease. As a result, it is important to take precautions, such as using insect and tick repellant, when one is spending any time in such areas.

Afterward, it is also important to thoroughly check yourself for ticks, including areas like the groin and backs of the knees where ticks are known to hide. If you have been bitten by a tick, it is important to begin watching for the signs of Lyme disease immediately. When treated in the early stages, most people make a full recovery without the occurrence of long term complications. When left untreated, however, Lyme disease can lead to more severe problems.

Lyme disease is known to cause different symptoms from person to person, and the signs can also vary because the disease can affect various parts of the body. Though not everyone experience all of the same symptoms, the following are some of the most commonly experienced symptoms of Lyme disease. A rash that forms the shape of a bull's-eye is one of the most common symptoms of Lyme disease, and it is experienced by 70 to 80% of those with the disease.

It typically begins as a small, red bump near the tick bite and expands and takes on the appearance of a bull's-eye. Along with the rash, many people also experience flu-like symptoms like fever, chills, and body aches. Joint pain and swelling are also common when the disease is left untreated. It can also lead to neurological problems such as temporary paralysis of the face, weakness or numbness of the limbs, and impaired muscle movement. When left untreated, these symptoms can last for weeks, months, or even years.