Lyme disease can cause dementia-like symptoms, but early diagnosis and treatment can prevent long-term complications, notes a new guide by RX Lyme.
-- In his new guide, 'Lyme Disease and Dementia Link', RX Lyme founder and family physician Dr. Stanley Lang discusses the link between Lyme disease and dementia-like symptoms, including confusion, memory lapses, and the inability to focus. The guide also lists the long-term impact of Lyme disease and evaluates prevention and treatment options.
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Dr. Lang explains that Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterial species that causes Lyme disease, is transmitted through the bite of the black-legged tick. The disease has an incubation period of 3 to 30 days, and the common symptoms include fever, chills, fatigue, and a characteristic expanding circular rash known as erythema migrans.
Dementia refers to a decline in mental function and is often misdiagnosed or misinterpreted as a separate disease. "Dementia can seem like a labyrinth with numerous twists and cul-de-sacs," he says. "It's not just a single disease but a range of symptoms that can be caused by various diseases that affect the brain."
New research into the pathogenesis of B. burgdorferi reveals that the bacterium causes central nervous system inflammation and can result in headaches, cognitive impairment, and personality changes.
Stressing the need for proper differential diagnosis for patients who live in tick-prone areas, Dr. Lang cites the case of a 65-year-old male suffering from memory lapses and the inability to perform routine tasks. Despite the initial diagnosis of early-onset dementia, Dr. Lang's investigations revealed that Lyme disease was the cause of these symptoms. Following his treatment, the patient regained cognitive function.
In addition to listing the lingering effects of chronic Lyme disease, the guide also recommends preventive measures such as the use of DEET or permethrin to prevent tick bites, wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, checking for and removing ticks, and drinking Cistus tea.
"Treatment with antibiotics is typically successful when started soon after the tick bite," says Dr. Lang. "The longer you wait to get treatment, the more complex the treatment becomes, and the greater the risk of long-term health problems."
RX Lyme recommends a balanced diet rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, regular physical exercise, adequate sleep, meditation, and solving puzzles to improve brain health during and after treatment for Lyme disease.
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