tick removal

TICK REMOVAL

Overview and Facts

Ticks are tiny, dark-colored parasites that live in wooded areas and fields. These kinds of organisms need blood from people or animals they bite to live. These little creatures can easily attach to your skin and suck your blood. They prefer to live in warm, wet areas, like your scalp, armpits, or groin.

Unfortunately, ticks, likewise the bearers of infections, can pass these diseases to the individuals that they bite. Some ticks carry bacteria that may lead to Lyme disease, which is a serious infection.

You are not easily infected with Lyme disease if a tick bites you. However, if a tick bites you, watch for symptoms for at least 30 days. Be sure to consult your physician in case you spot signs like a red bull’s-eye-shaped rash or if you have flu-like symptoms.

Immediately do a tick removal when you discover it on your body, or the body of a child or pet, to avoid infection.

Types and Symptoms

TYPES

Ixodoidea is called hard ticks and Argasidae are known as soft ticks. Both transmit diseases to the individuals they bite. Ixodoidea ticks have a hard plate on their back while Argasidae ticks do not.

SYMPTOMS

Tick symptoms may include the following:

  • Redness
  • Swelling or a sore on the skin
  • Fever
  • Infections
  • A whole-body rash
  • Stiffnessof the neck
  • Severe headache
  • Nausea
  • Weakness
  • Muscle andjoint pain or ache around the bite

Diagnosis & Medications

DIAGNOSIS

  • You might develop flu-like signs and symptomslike fever, chills, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, headache, and these may also be accompanied by a rash
  • If youthink the bite site is infected, you may observe signs and symptoms that include redness or pus discharge

TREATMENT

  • Do tick removal promptly and carefully. By usingfine-tipped forceps or tweezers, grab the tick as close to your skin as possible. Slowly pull out the tick in a steady upward position. Make sure not to touch the tick with your Experts don’t suggest petroleum jelly, nail polish or even a hot match to remove a tick as it can cause complications.
  • If possible, seal the tick in a container.Put the specimen in a container for freezing. Your doctor needs to see the tick if you experience new symptoms.
  • Wash your hands and the bite site. Useof warm water and soap, rubbing alcohol, or an iodine scrub can ease pain and itchiness.
  • Make time to consult your doctor oncethe signs and symptoms are gone because you may still be at risk for the disease.

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