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I was bitten by something on my ankle about a month ago. The day I discovered I was extremely weak and I could see what looked like a bite, my leg swelled up and became very sensitive to touch. It eventually got better but I am still very weak. Could it be Lyme disease?
Lymes disease is caused by tick bite which is infected with borrelia burgdorferi. This bacteria is a spirochete and gets deposited at the site of bite when the tick bites and cause round lesions around the bite site with swelling. This is usually the first stage. After 7-10 days, second stage with fever, rash and generalized weakness may occur. Associated joint pains and palpitation is characteristic. I suggest you get a doctors opinion as soon as possible and get a prescription for antibiotics as if it is Lymes it can progress to chronic stage which may cause further weakness and debilitation. Thanks
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What Causes Swelling On Ankle?
Hi, Welcome to HCM. Lymes disease is caused by tick bite which is infected with borrelia burgdorferi. This bacteria is a spirochete and gets deposited at the site of bite when the tick bites and cause round lesions around the bite site with swelling. This is usually the first stage. After 7-10 days, second stage with fever, rash and generalized weakness may occur. Associated joint pains and palpitation is characteristic. I suggest you get a doctors opinion as soon as possible and get a prescription for antibiotics as if it is Lymes it can progress to chronic stage which may cause further weakness and debilitation. Thanks