Tick Bites
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Are you unwilling or unable to remove a tick?
See significance of removing a tick if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Note: For instructions on how to remove a tick, see the Home Treatment section.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Are you unwilling to remove the tick yourself?
Yes Are you unable to remove the entire tick?
Yes Are you unsure whether you removed the entire tick?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: January 17, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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