Lyme disease is an bacterial infectious disease which is caused by bacterium called as borrclia burgdoifere. It is an bacterial infection which is transmitted by tick bites which mainly affects skin, joints, nervous system, heart, eyes, musculoskeletal system and various other organ system which can result in various acute to long term illness.
The tick that can transmit Lyme disease is a small parasite that lives in animals such as deer, rabbit and mice. Tick that can transmit Lyme disease are particularly active during may, June and July. Those who spend time in areas where ticks are likely to live such as thickly wooded areas or places with high grass are more prone to infection
Risk factors of Lyme disease
Tick infested areas
Brush cleaning etc.
Symptoms of Lyme disease
Skin rashes – develop around the tick bite often associated with flu like symptoms
Numbness along with tingling and burning
Difficult muscular coordination
Lack of energy
Diagnosis mainly include
Lyme antibody blood test
Lyme antibody spinal tap test
Treatment of Lyme disease
Homeopathic treatment of Lyme disease – Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat Lyme disease symptoms but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved medicines are available for Lyme disease treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, condition, sensation and modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. The following remedies may help in tretment of Lyme Disease:
Sepia, Sulphur, Tellurium, Ledum, Syphilynum, Carcinocin, Kalmia, Arnica, Rhod, Bryonia, Gelsemium, Rhus Tx., Arsenicum, Apis, Hypericum, Ruta, Symphytum, Silica, Cimic, Argentum Nit., Mercury, Colch, Pulsatilla, Lac Caninium, and Thuja.
Allopathic treatment of Lyme disease – Treatment is available by medication especially antibiotics, analgesics, antipyretics.
Other natural and alternative methods of treatment include – Hydrotherapy, Relaxation therapy, Acupressure, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Yoga therapy etc.