In case of bite, there are steps to follow before a necessary medical consultation.
The scorpion or scorpion sting, most of the time causes symptoms such as redness, swelling and pain in the region of the bite, however, in some cases they can be more serious, causing generalized symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, headache , muscle spasms and drop in blood pressure, with the risk of death.
In the event of a scorpion or scorpion sting, first aid is:
Wash the bite area with soap and water and keep the bite site facing up.
Nor should the site where the bite occurred be cut, drilled or squeezed.
It is necessary to drink plenty of water and go to the hospital emergency service as soon as possible or call an ambulance.
The most dangerous are the yellow, brown, yellow scorpion from the northeast and the black scorpion from the Amazon, but the severity of the condition depends on the amount of poison that was injected and the immune system of each person.
Main symptoms of bite
The symptoms of a scorpion sting are pain and inflammation at the site of the sting with redness, swelling and warmth that lasts for a few hours or up to 2 days, but in some cases more serious symptoms may occur such as: Dizziness and vomiting, feeling faint , headache, tremors and muscle spasms, sweating, paleness, drowsiness or agitation, high or low blood pressure, fast or weak heartbeat, and shortness of breath.
In very rare cases, the scorpion sting can even cause arrhythmias and cardiac arrest, which can lead to death, if the person is not promptly attended and treated.
How the treatment is done
To relieve the pain and inflammation of the region where the sting is, the application of compresses with warm water or the use of analgesics or anti-inflammatories such as dipyrone or ibuprofen, prescribed by the doctor, is recommended.
In patients with more severe symptoms, it is necessary to use antiscorpion serum, which will be prescribed by the emergency doctor, to stop the effect of the poison in the body. In these cases, hydration with saline solution is also done in the vein and observation for a few hours, until the symptoms have disappeared.
How to identify the type of scorpion
The best way to tell if the type of scorpion is highly poisonous is to capture it, if possible, and bring it to the hospital for identification. The most dangerous species are:
Yellow Scorpion – has a light yellow coloration, with darker spots on the back and tail, and is up to 7 cm long. It is the most dangerous scorpion, and its sting causes pain and numbness, and can cause nausea, vomiting, sweating and arrhythmias, mainly in children and the elderly.
Brown Scorpion – is dark brown or reddish brown in color, with yellow and spotted legs, and measures regarding 7 cm. It is found in very humid regions, and its bite causes a lot of pain, numbness, nausea and discomfort.
Northeast Scorpion – has a yellowish coloration, with a darker line in the center, and a small darker triangle on its head. It generally causes mild symptoms with pain and numbness in the region of the bite.
Amazon Black Scorpion – it has a dark almost black coloration, and measures around 8.5cm. Its bite causes intense pain and inflammation of the bite site with a stinging and burning sensation, in addition to this it can cause serious symptoms such as arrhythmias, dizziness, shortness of breath and drowsiness.
Prevent scorpion at home
To prevent the scorpion sting, it is recommended to take some care at home such as:
Keep the house clean, removing the accumulation of garbage behind the furniture, curtains and rugs.
Clean the garden to avoid the accumulation of debris and garbage in these places.
Avoid going barefoot or putting your hands in holes or cracks.
Keep animals such as chickens, owls, geese or toads in the garden, because they are predators of scorpions.
Inspect clothes and shoes before wearing them.
Cleanliness is important, since dirty premises infested with cockroaches and rats more easily attract poisonous animals such as scorpions, spiders and cobras.
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