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Why should blood-thinning medicines be mentioned after a tick bite?

They may affect bleeding or bruising and should be included in the history when removal or local injury needs care.

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Short answer

They may affect bleeding or bruising and should be included in the history when removal or local injury needs care.

At a glance

They may affect bleeding or bruising and should be included in the history when removal or local injury needs care. A bite cannot be diagnosed from appearance alone; record it and seek assessment for concerning change.

Key takeaways

• They may affect bleeding or bruising and should be included in the history when removal or local injury needs care.

• A bite cannot be diagnosed from appearance alone; record it and seek assessment for concerning change.

• This article is educational and cannot diagnose, exclude or treat illness. Use NHS 111, a GP, emergency services or the corresponding local service according to symptom severity.

Direct answer

They may affect bleeding or bruising and should be included in the history when removal or local injury needs care.

Use it in context

A bite cannot be diagnosed from appearance alone; record it and seek assessment for concerning change.

Practical next step

This article is educational and cannot diagnose, exclude or treat illness. Use NHS 111, a GP, emergency services or the corresponding local service according to symptom severity.

Sources and further reading

NHS: Lyme disease

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence: Lyme disease: diagnosis and management (NG95)

UK Health Security Agency: What is Lyme disease and how is it diagnosed and treated?