The 43-year-old musician reported the onset of Lyme illness throughout a reside stream on Sep 27, the place he took off his trademark sun shades, revealing that he’s present process therapy.
“I had seizures at home that wouldn’t stop so I had to be taken to hospital,” Atsushi stated.
Humans contract Lyme illness when they’re bitten by ticks that harbor Borrelia micro organism, resulting in signs equivalent to complications, fever, and total fatigue. If left untreated, it might probably progress to trigger injury to the mind and coronary heart, and in extreme instances, it might probably result in loss of life.
In March 2023, Atsushi suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning, and for over two months afterward, he handled extreme complications, dizziness, and nausea.
During this time, he additionally developed “Meniere’s disease,” which causes lymphatic fluid to build up within the ears, which left the musician “feeling at rock bottom, lacking energy, and having no motivation.” Subsequent checks revealed that he additionally had Lyme illness.
According to Professor Satoshi Kukina of Osaka University Medical School, Lyme illness is a kind of infectious illness transmitted by ticks and may manifest signs equivalent to rashes, complications, and fatigue. If left untreated, it might probably additionally result in persistent arthritis and peripheral pores and skin irritation. The therapy usually entails administering antibiotics for two to 4 weeks, however even after therapy, signs can persist for greater than six months.
Ticks are identified to inhabit all of Hokkaido and high-altitude mountains in Honshu, Japan’s principal island. They are particularly widespread in forests and thickets the place animals reside. It is essential to be cautious when traversing animal trails utilized by wild boars and deer.
Professor Kukina advises, “Although about 10 cases are reported annually in Japan, there is a possibility that it is spreading even more widely. As we approach the autumn hiking season and more people venture into the mountains, please be cautious.”
The National Institute of Infectious Diseases web site recommends defending oneself from tick bites by decreasing uncovered pores and skin on the arms, legs, and neck. They recommend carrying high-necked clothes or wrapping a towel across the neck, and conserving sleeves and hems tucked into gloves and boots or inside socks.
Professor Kukina additionally advises, “If you are bitten by a tick, please visit a dermatologist immediately. There is a risk of inflammation at the site of the bite, so do not attempt to remove it forcibly.”