Lyme Disease Symptoms: Early & Late Stage - What to Watch For
Early-stage Lyme disease (also known as localized Lyme disease) can cause:- A bullseye rash
- Fever
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Joint pain
- Swollen lymph nodes
Late-stage Lyme disease (also known as disseminated Lyme disease) can cause symptoms that affect multiple body systems, including:
- Skin
- Joints
- Heart
- Nervous system
Skin symptoms of late-stage Lyme disease can include:
- A bullseye rash that may recur or appear in different areas of the body
- Other rashes, such as a red, circular rash (erythema migrans) or a bluish rash (acrocyanosis)
- Skin sores (ulcers)
Joint symptoms of late-stage Lyme disease can include:
- Arthritis (inflammation of the joints)
- Joint pain
- Swelling
- Stiffness
Heart symptoms of late-stage Lyme disease can include:
- Heart palpitations (a racing or irregular heartbeat)
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Fainting
Nervous system symptoms of late-stage Lyme disease can include:
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Difficulty sleeping
- Memory loss
- Difficulty concentrating
- Mood changes
- Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
- Weakness in the arms or legs
- Facial palsy (paralysis of one side of the face)
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