Lyme Disease Symptoms

The most common early symptom of Lyme disease is the erythema migrans rash, which typically appears within 3 to 30 days after a tick bite. This rash is often characterized by a distinctive bull’s-eye pattern, gradually expanding over time. While other early symptoms of Lyme disease, such as fever, fatigue, headache, and muscle or joint pain, may occur, the presence of this rash is a hallmark sign and a crucial early indicator of the disease, necessitating prompt medical evaluation and treatment to prevent further complications. The most common early symptom of Lyme disease is erythema migrans, a distinctive bull’s-eye-shaped rash that appears at the site of the tick bite. This rash typically develops within 3 to 30 days after the bite and gradually expands.