#DO TICK BITES ITCH OR HURT SKIN#
When you return indoors, check your clothing, skin and pets for ticks and shower as quickly as possible. If possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers and apply an insect repellant that contains 10% to 30% DEET. Treat gear and clothing with products containing 0.5% permethrin. Take care when camping, hiking, gardening and when coming into contact with animals. Ticks are most active during warmer months and typically live in grassy, bushy and wooded areas. You can purchase anti-inflammatory and anti-itching creams, such as Hydrocortisone, over the counter to relieve itching and reduce inflammation caused by insect bites and stings. Avoid scratching the area to reduce the risk of introducing infection. If possible, elevate or raise the affected area to reduce swelling. Place an ice pack or a cold compress (cloth or flannel cooled with cold water) to reduce any swelling. Wash the affected area gently with soap and water and apply an antiseptic to clean the wound and reduce the chance of a bacterial infection. If you are unable to do so, leave the site alone and let it heal If the mouth-parts break off due to accidental twisting, attempt to remove them afterwards. 
Pull upwards with steady pressure and do not twist or jerk. Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. If the tick is still attached to your skin, remove it as soon as possible.Any mild discomfort can be treated by the patient themselves in the ways shown below. If you experience any symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, you will need immediate emergency treatment. If you experience any symptoms of an infection or believe that you may have contracted a tick-borne disease, contact Ahmey’s to make an appointment. Tick bites do not usually require medical treatment. If you are showing symptoms that indicate a tick-borne disease, contact your GP immediately. If the bite is infected, the doctor may also potentially prescribe antibiotics. If the bite is incredibly swollen, the doctor might prescribe a topical cream or oral medication to reduce swelling. If your bite is showing signs of being infected, we recommend that you contact Ahmey’s and make an appointment to see a doctor. In the unusual event that a bite causes symptoms of a severe reaction, you will need immediate emergency care. If the rash resembles a bull’s eye, this could indicate that you have contracted Lyme disease A red spot or rash near the bite site.Potential symptoms of a tick-borne disease include: If you present any of the symptoms below, we advise you to contact Ahmey’s and book an appointment as they could indicate that you have contracted Lyme disease or another tick-borne disease. Tick-borne diseases usually develop within several days to a few weeks after a bite.
Additional possible symptoms include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Additional skin reactions, including itching, hives and pale or flushed skin. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction include: Anaphylaxis is potentially life-threatening and requires emergency treatment. Rapid onset of any of the following symptoms following a tick bite could indicate a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). The Moderate Symptoms below indicate a non-severe allergy to tick bites: If a tick bite has given you Lyme disease, you are likely to develop a circular red rash around the tick bite that can resemble a ‘bull’s eye’ on a dartboard.īelow are different severities of symptoms you may see after a tick bite: Mild Symptoms Only a small number of ticks are infected with Lyme disease and a tick can only transmit the disease if it has already bitten an infected animal. In addition to passing diseases, their bites can trigger an allergic reaction. Ticks like to feed on household pets and therefore can transfer to you. However, a tick bite is usually easy to identify as ticks can remain attached to the skin for up to 10 days after the first bite. Tick bites are not harmful in themselves and you may not even feel a bite. Ticks in the UK tend to be found on grassy and wooded areas where they cling to vegetation waiting to attach themselves to passing warm-blooded animals or humans. It can also lead to serious complications. 
This disease can cause a range of issues from joint stiffness, sensitivity to light and headaches to psychological problems such as difficulty concentrating and tiredness. In the UK, Lyme disease (chronic borreliosis) is an illness that is primarily transmitted by ticks. Typically, the are not harmful in themselves but may carry and transmit diseases. Ticks are small eight-legged insects that range in colour from shades of brown to black and they increase in size as they feed on blood.
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