Some conditions are not diagnosed for years with little to no ill-effects for those who have them, but there are a number that are commonly misdiagnosed and can have adverse for the individuals who are left unaware of them. For instance, some medical symptoms are so common that doctors sometimes fail to connect them to conditions that can lead to more significant complications.
Meta-analysis details commonly misdiagnosed illnesses
California tick bites may cause Lyme disease
Los Angeles residents who venture into the outdoors either at home or abroad may risk a serious disease caused by the bite of a small insect called a tick. Ticks may cause an itchy bite, but they are usually harmless. In some cases, however, the victim may develop a serious illness that can be hard to diagnose.
