The Hidden Signs of Lyme Disease in Children Most Parents Miss | Dr. Somer DelSignore | Ep. 167

What if Lyme disease in children doesn’t look like Lyme disease at all?

In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Dr. Somer DelSignore for a powerful conversation on pediatric Lyme disease, vector-borne infections, neurocognitive symptoms, immune dysfunction, and why children can present very differently from adults.

Dr. Somer explains how Lyme and related infections may show up through symptoms like headaches, fatigue, stomach pain, long-bone pain, cognitive changes, anxiety, OCD-like behaviors, sleep issues, mood changes, and developmental concerns. She also explores why some cases may be missed, especially when symptoms are mistaken for growing pains, behavioral issues, allergies, ADHD, or other conditions.

Sam and Dr. Somer go deeper into pediatric diagnostics, co-infections such as Bartonella and Babesia, congenital exposure, toxic load, mold, opportunistic infections, gut health, immune regulation, and the importance of looking at the child’s full health history instead of focusing on one isolated symptom.

They also discuss treatment approaches used in complex cases, including conventional medications, herbal protocols, detox support, ozone, hyperbaric oxygen, IV therapies, plasmapheresis, IVIG, SOT therapy, red light, molecular hydrogen, and lifestyle interventions.

Beyond Lyme disease, this conversation explores what children need most for long-term health: better nutrition, movement, sleep, less screen time, stronger family habits, and a healthcare system willing to ask deeper questions.

For parents navigating unexplained symptoms in their children, Dr. Somer leaves one important message: trust your instincts and never stop looking for answers.

**Disclaimer: his episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.**