In the summer months, every year many people get a tick bite. “What to do?”, It is often called. Basically, you can treat a tick bite by removing the tick and cleaning the puncture site. If you can not remove the tick, have an infection, or suspect you have an infection, you should consult a doctor. Read all about “Tick bites – what to do?”
Tick bite: You can do that yourself
Especially in the summer months there is an increased risk for a tick bite when staying in the woods and fields. “When to the doctor?” And “What to do when tick bite?” Afflicted then usually ask. As for going to the doctor – he is not necessarily with every tick bite necessary. It is important that the tick is removed as quickly as possible in the right way and you can do it yourself.
Remove ticks
How to get rid of a tick that has gotten stuck on your skin, read the article Remove ticks.
Tick removed: What now?
Once you have removed the tick, you should clean the puncture wound with disinfectant or soap and water. In the following days you should observe the puncture site. It is best to mark them with a waterproof pen. If redness spreads at the injection site, you should consult your family doctor as it may be an infection. In addition, you should pay attention to whether you feel different than usual, for example, knocked off like a flu and whether fever, pain or weaknesses in the arms or legs occur. Even in these cases, a doctor’s visit is absolutely advisable.
Tick bite: treatment at the doctor
The tick-bite treatment at the doctor is also first to remove the tick. He then cleans the puncture wound with a disinfectant. This prevents germs from getting into the wound and igniting the tick bite.
If skin changes such as redness or swelling around the sting show, bacterial infection may be the cause. Then your doctor prescribes you an antibiotic. Antibiotics can prevent bacteria from multiplying or kill them.
Tick bite: What to do if a suspected infection?
If your doctor suspects that the tick has transmitted pathogens such as Borrelia or TBE viruses, it will initiate appropriate treatment. It mainly depends on the symptoms that occur.