Tick Tock Tick

– October 14, 2008

As with any disease the treatment can vary from one extreme to the next. Nothing is pre-determined in the medical field for a broad treatment as each case may be considered with current underlying medical problems. In the early stages of Lyme disease a very basic oral application may be used to stem the symptoms and treat effectively. In more severe cases treatment may call for intravenous applications and all medical protocol will vary in treatment lengths according to reaction from the patient. Symptoms can relapse even after treatment and may require additional care on higher levels according to evaluation of diagnosis. Worse case scenarios can be debilitating physical well-being and emotional distress. Deaths from Lyme disease are considered few enough to be categorized as rare. The best avenue for protection against Lyme disease is prevention. So let’s move along and conclude with some preventive measures.

A tick-repelling spray is the first choice for many people and works quite well in most instances depending on the weather and the terrain. Wet or extremely soggy areas of travel may dilute your defensive measure so keep in mind that it may be necessary to re-apply sprays or other similar commercial applications. Light colored clothing is a good choice for those who can make use of this technique. Obviously there will be situations such as hunting or fishing when that option isn’t the best advice but for general walking or hiking this can be implemented. Tucking your clothes such as pant legs and shirts can help close the door on a few ticks that may allow enough time to be spotted visually and removed and of course periodically checking yourself for ticks will certainly help. For those with pets a good commercial repellant can be a necessity. Pets are a perfect host for ticks and a great carrier for bringing those unwanted pests inside your home.

All in all if you take proper precautions and understand the techniques for removing ticks and spotting potential infection areas you can greatly reduce the probability of a trip to the doctor. It’s summer time. Get out and enjoy the outdoors. The ticks sure will!

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About James L. Bruner

James grew up in an outdoor family and recalls some of his first memories outdoors with his father. “I remember being very young and my dad carrying me on his shoulders out to the duck blind where a cold day of watching decoys dipping on the waves was complimented by the time spent together.” In the years that followed, moments like those were played time and again in a number of outdoor activities that included rabbit hunting, fishing, deer hunting, grouse hunting, and of course more waterfowling. View Entire Bio