Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of a deer tick carrying the bacterium Borrelia Burgdorferi (BB). A tick has to be present on the skin for at least 36 hours to transmit the infection. People who live or spend time in wooded areas known for transmission of the disease are more likely to get this illness. People with domesticated animals that visit wooded areas also have a higher risk of getting Lyme disease. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. These are some of the more common symptoms of Lyme disease: a flat, circular rash that looks like a red oval or bull’s-eye anywhere on your body; fatigue; joint pain and swelling; muscle aches; headache; fever; swollen lymph nodes; sleep disturbances; and/or difficulty concentrating. If you would like to find out more and receive a second opinion regarding your diagnosis and treatment, please contact us at secondopinions.com, for your peace of mind.

Migraine is a medical condition that involves severe, recurring headaches and other symptoms. A migraine can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It’s often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can last for hours to days, and the pain can be so severe that it interferes with daily activities. There are 2 types: episodic and chronic migraine. Episodic is when you have 14 or fewer migraine days per month while chronic migraine is when you have 15 or more severe headache days per month. Anyone can develop migraine, but it is more common in people with any of the following: depression, bipolar disorder, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, an overactive bladder, sleep disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and/or anxiety. If you would like to find out more and receive a second opinion regarding your diagnosis and treatment, please contact us at secondopinions.com, for your peace of mind.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable and potentially disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body. The immune system attacks myelin, which is the protective layer around nerve fibers. This causes inflammation and scar tissue or even lesions. This can make it hard for the brain to send signals to the rest of the body. MS symptoms are irregular and unpredictable. No two people have exactly the same symptoms, and each person’s symptoms can change or fluctuate over time. Two of the most common symptoms are fatigue and difficulty walking. Although MS has no cure, some conventional treatments can improve symptoms, reduce the number and severity of relapses, and delay the disease’s progression. If you would like to find out more and receive a second opinion regarding your diagnosis and treatment, please contact us at secondopinions.com, for your peace of mind.

Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver, Hepatitis is most commonly caused by the viruses  hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, each caused by a different hepatitis virus. Other causes include  heavy alcohol use, certain medications, toxins, other infections, autoimmune diseases, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

Hepatitis A is always an acute, short-term disease, while hepatitis B, C, and D are most likely to become ongoing and chronic. Hepatitis E is usually acute but can be particularly dangerous in  pregnant women.

These 5 types are of greatest concern because of the burden of illness and death they cause and  the potential for outbreaks and epidemic spread.

Causes of hepatitis can be divided into the following major categories: infectious, metabolic,  ischemic, autoimmune, genetic, and other. Infectious agents include viruses, bacteria, and  parasites.

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