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Overview Of Tick Bites
- Ticks are tiny creatures that resemble insects
- They might be tiny or as big as the size of an eraser
- They are typically found in areas that contain a lot of wood or grass
- They fasten themselves to pets and people
- Once ticks fasten themselves on the body, they make their way to other humid and saturated areas
- Ticks love to latch themselves onto your hair, groin or under the armpit
- Once tightly fastened to the body, they start to draw blood
- Ticks can cause mild or harmful illnesses
Symptoms Of Tick Bites
- Rashes will start to form which will turn red and become itchy
- The affected area region will start to swell
- Pain affecting the muscles and joints
- The joints start to become inflamed and swollen
- The lymph nodes start to become swollen
- You will experience symptoms that resemble the flu
- You might experience an extremely high fever
Symptoms of tick bites that require emergency assistance:
- If you experiencing a serious headache
- If you are having chest pains
- If you are having heart palpitations
- Trouble breathing
- Experiencing signs of paralysis
Treatment Of Tick Bites
- Get rid of the tick slowly by gripping its head, pinching it with a tweezer,
- Eliminate the entire tick
- Make sure you do not press the tick
- Place the tick into a concealed bottle
- Take the tick to the doctor so he can identify it
- Rinse the bitten region with some warm water and soap
- Rinse your hands carefully
- Get medical assistance if there is a problem or if the tick can’t be removed
Prevention Of Tick Bites
- When going through the woods or long grass, put on clothing and shoes that cover you completely
- Keep your shirt tucked firmly into your pants
- Cover your feet well by pulling your socks over your pants
- You can spot ticks quickly if you wear light clothing
- Spraying insect repellent on your clothing will help keep ticks away
- While you are walking outdoors, examine your clothing regularly to check for ticks
- When going home, examine yourself carefully for ticks. Your home is the last place you want them.
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