Lyme disease: What is it?

GP James Douglas of the Tweedale Medical Centre is a leading voice around Lyme Disease and Tick Bites in Scotland. We sat down with him to discuss everything Lyme disease, including what symptoms to look out for, and what you can do to prevent tick bites.

Remember, ticks are present all over Scotland and the UK, and the best form of treatment is prevention.

Early Lyme Disease Symptoms
➡️ Spreading rash
➡️ Muscle pain
➡️ Joint pain
➡️ Fatigue
➡️ Chills/Fever
➡️ Headache

Later Lyme Disease Symptoms
➡️ Pain and swelling in the joints
➡️ Nerve problems
➡️ Memory problems
➡️ Difficulty concentrating
➡️ Heart problems

00:00 - 00:18 - Intro
00:18 - 00:40 - What is Lyme Disease
00:40 - 01:22 - Early Lyme Disease Symptoms
01:23 - 01:50 - Does Everyone get a Rash?
01:50 - 02:13 - Later Lyme Disease Symptoms
02:13 - 02:54 - When Should Someone See Their GP?
02:55 - 04:12 - What Should They Tell Their GP?
04:13 - 05:15 - How is it Treated?
05:16 - 07:25 - What is the Best Way to Prevent Lyme Disease?
07:26 - 07:40 - Outro

For more info on Lyme disease
🔗 https://www.nhsinform.scot/lymedisease

For more info on removing ticks safely
🔗 https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-...