Less commonly, Lyme disease can result in imflammation, hepatitis, and severe fatigue, although none of these problems is likely to appear without other Lyme disease symptoms being present. You should be careful in removing the tick and be sure all of it has been removed. Never just pull the tick out as this could leave the head of the tick in and could cause an infection. If possible sufficate the tick with alcohol or some kind of astringent, this will kill the tick and cause it ot let go. If part of the tick is left in, it could become infected and you would need to see your doctor as soon as possible.
Ticks can also carry other disease, such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
If you are bitten by a tick and become ill, see your doctor as soon as possible. Ticks can be found on tips of grasses and shrubs,not from trees, and transfer to animals and persons that brush against them. Ticks can only crawl,not jump, so they aren't likely to be jumping on you. If there is an infestation of ticks in and around your home, seek professional help. There are alot of chemicals on the market, so be sure to read the directions and follow all warnings.