10 Tick Bite Symptoms
Article Sources
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Facial Palsy
One of the scarier tick bite symptoms is facial palsy. Although it's temporary, facial palsy involves losing muscle tone and one or both sides of the face that causes noticeably drooping.
The condition, also known as Bell's palsy, is a rare side effect of a viral infection. Immediate medical attention is necessary for prompt treatment. Facial Palsy usually resolves following treatment of the infection. However, some cases may leave permanent damage.4‘Bell’s Palsy Fact Sheet.’ National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Bells-Palsy-Fact-Sheet. Other conditions like strokes can result in a similar symptom.
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