Tick Bite Treatment for Individuals in Glastonbury, CT
In Glastonbury, Connecticut, tick season starts in April and stretches through October, although the reality is that ticks are prevalent year-round. Ticks can become active after just 48 hours of above-freezing temperatures, meaning you could get a tick bite even deep in the winter months. At PhysicianOne Urgent Care, we understand the serious nature of tick bites, and we offer tick removal, bite evaluation, and treatment services. Our urgent care center is open seven days per week with extended hours and you never need an appointment. If you’ve been bitten by a tick or are concerned about the symptoms you’re experiencing after a tick bite, come straight to us and we’ll take care of you.
Tick Bites & Lyme Disease
Some ticks can transmit Lyme disease, an infectious condition caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia mayonii. Common early symptoms of Lyme disease include a bull’s-eye rash, fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, body aches, fatigue, headache, and neck stiffness. If left untreated, Lyme disease can later cause joint pain, rashes on other areas of the body, and neurological problems such as limb numbness and impaired muscle movement.
Thankfully, though, Lyme disease can typically be treated with antibiotics and most patients fully recover from their symptoms when it’s caught early.
Tick Bite Treatment at PhysicianOne Urgent Care
At PhysicianOne Urgent Care, we provide a wide range of tick bite and Lyme disease treatments, including:
- Tick bite removal
- Evaluation of Lyme disease symptoms
- Tetanus boosters
- IV fluids and medication
- Rash assessment
You can walk right into our urgent care center in Glastonbury for swift tick bite treatment. To expedite your visit, check in online!
