Tick paralysis is a rare reaction to the venom that some ticks release when they bite. Symptoms usually start 4 to 7 days after a tick attaches to your body and may include:
Tingling, numbness, or loss of feeling or movement that starts in your hands or feet.
Trouble swallowing or talking.
Double vision.
Loss of movement in your face.
Removing the tick stops the release of the venom and reverses the problem.
Current as of: October 24, 2024
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