Lyme Disease Treatments Leawood KS

Find top doctors who perform Lyme Disease Treatments in Leawood, KS. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Leawood, KS.

Local Businesses

Holly V Fritch Kirby

913-451-3030
11201 Nall Ave Ste 100
Leawood, KS 66211


Allen, James

913-454-5934
5520 College Blvd Ste 410
Leawood, KS 66211


Hodge, Keith R – Monarch Plastic Surgery & Skin

(913) 663-3838
200 Greenbriar Blvd # B
Leawood, KS 66206


Dr.Mark Mcclung

(913) 451-3722
11501 Granada Lane
Leawood, KS 66211


Plastic Surgical Arts, Overland Park, Kansas, United States

913-338-5600
200 Greenbriar Boulevard
Leawood, KS 66209


J Douglas Cusick

(913) 661-0202
4601 College Blvd – Suite 222
Leawood, KS 66211


Barry Joseph W

(913) 383-9099
8800 State Line Rd
Leawood, KS 66206


Waxman, Nancy

913-469-0110
10777 Nall Ave Ste 220
Leawood, KS 66211


Holly Fritch Kirby

(913) 451-3030
11201 Nall Ave Ste 100
Leawood, KS 66211


Carol Foulds

913-387-1120
6730 W. 121St Street
Leawood, KS 66209


Bene, Richard J – Monarch Plastic Surgery & Skin

(913) 663-3838
15706 Professional Plaza
Leawood, KS 66206


Timothy Lee Parker

913-661-1755
6901 W 121St St
Leawood, KS 66209


Jemshed Khan

913-696-1154
5520 College Blvd Ste 480
Leawood, KS 66211


Dr.J Douglas Cusick

(913) 661-0202
4601 College Boulevard
Leawood, KS 66211


Quinn Plastic Surgery

(913) 492-3443
29301 N Dixie Ranch Road
Leawood, KS 66209


Regina Nouhan

(913) 663-3838
5401 College Boulevard Suite 203
Leawood, KS 66211


Danny L Bennett

(913) 491-9777
4601 W 109Th St – Suite 340
Leawood, KS 66211


Christine Cheng

(913) 381-5225
111 N Causeway Blvd
Leawood, KS 66211


Dermatology Consultants Midwest

(913) 469-0110
10777 Nall Ave, Ste 220
Leawood, KS 66211


Arms Richard A

(913) 383-9099
8800 State Line Rd
Leawood, KS 66206


Lyme Disease Treatments FAQ in Leawood, KS

What are the symptoms of a Lyme disease flare up?

an increase in fatigue. problems with memory and concentration, sometimes referred to as ‘brain fog’ extreme sensitivity to bright lights, heat, cold, and noise. muscle stiffness. mood changes (including irritability) poor quality sleep. dizziness.

Is Lyme disease serious?

More serious symptoms may develop if Lyme disease is left untreated or is not treated early. These can include: pain and swelling in the joints. nerve problems – such as numbness or pain in your limbs.

What happens if Lyme disease is not treated?

Lyme disease that goes untreated for many months or years may be harder to treat with antibiotics. Untreated cases can progress to serious, even fatal health conditions, from arthritis and nerve pain to cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) or Lyme neuroborreliosis (inflammation of the brain and spine).

What is an interesting fact about Lyme disease?

Lyme disease has been found on every continent but Antarctica. Typically Lyme disease is transmitted through a bite from an infected tick. These ticks, often the size of a poppy seed, can leave an undetectable bite. Fewer than 50% of people infected get the bull’s eye rash.

What diseases mimic Lyme disease?

Called the “great imitator,” Lyme disease can present a variety of symptoms that mimic a wide range of illnesses, including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, insomnia, and autoimmune disorders such as RA and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

What kind of doctor tests for Lyme disease?

Rheumatologists are doctors who are experts in diagnosing and treating diseases that can affect joints and muscles, including infections such as Lyme disease. Primary care physicians and infectious disease doctors also diagnose and treat people with Lyme disease.

What part of the body does Lyme disease affect?

Lyme disease can affect different body systems, such as the nervous system, joints, skin, and heart. The symptoms of Lyme disease are often described as happening in three stages.

What are at least 5 early signs of Lyme disease?

RASH. A small red bump is likely to appear at the sight of any tick bite, and does not necessarily mean you’ve contracted Lyme disease. FATIGUE. HEADACHE. FEVER AND CHILLS. BODY ACHE. SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES.

Can you recover from Lyme disease on your own?

It’s certainly possible for people to get Lyme disease and to clear the infection on their own, without treatment, said Dr. Kuritzkes. “But it’s better to be treated because some of the complications—like arthritis and myocarditis and damage to the central nervous system—can be very serious,” Dr. Kuritzkes said.

Does Lyme arthritis ever go away?

About 60% of people who are infected with Lyme develop arthritis unless they receive antibiotics. In most, Lyme arthritis resolves after 30 days of treatment with an oral antibiotic, such as doxycycline or amoxicillin.

Can u carry Lyme disease for years and not know?

One of the only reliable ways to know whether or not you have Lyme disease is through a lab test. This means that if symptoms go unnoticed, it is possible to live with the disease for weeks, months, or even years and not realize it.