What Is Lyme Disease?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Joint Pain
Another symptom that is quite typical of Lyme disease is joint pain. The joints can also feel stiff for the patient and they can also be swollen. Around 60% of people with Lyme disease will experience this condition, and it will also be intermittent in some patients.
The pain is caused by a form of arthritis, which means that the tissues in the joints have become swollen. The swelling is caused by the presence of the bacteria which can make its way to the joints where it can cause inflammation. If not treated in time, the bacteria can cause permanent damage to the cartilage in the joints.
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