Scorpion stings, in most cases, cause few symptoms, such as redness, swelling, and pain at the site of the sting. However, some cases can be more serious, causing widespread symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, headache, muscle spasms and loss of load, with the risk of death.
In the case of a scorpion sting, first aid is:
- The most dangerous types of scorpion are the yellow.
- Brown.
- And yellow scorpion of the Northeast and the black scorpion of the Amazon.
- But the severity of the disease also depends on the amount of poison injected and the immunity of each person.
Symptoms of the scorpion bite are pain and swelling at the site of the bite, with redness, swelling and local heat lasting from a few hours to 2 days, but in case of more severe symptoms, such as:
In very rare cases, the scorpion bite can even cause arrhythmias and cardiac arrest, which can lead to death, if the person is not treated and treated quickly.
To relieve pain and inflammation at the site of the bite, it is recommended to apply compresses with warm water and use pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs, such as dipirone or ibuprofen, for example, prescribed by your doctor.
In patients with more severe symptoms it is necessary to use an anticorpion serum, which will be prescribed by the emergency physician, to reduce the effect of poison on the body, in these cases hydration is also done with a saline solution in the vein and observation for a few hours, until the symptoms have disappeared.
The best way to know if the type of scorpion is highly toxic is, if possible, to capture and carry the animal to identify, in the emergency room.There are about 30 species of scorpions in Brazil, the most dangerous of which are:
Yellow scorpion: shows a light yellow color, with darker spots on the back and tail, and measures up to 7 cm in length, is the most dangerous scorpion and its sting causes pain and numbness that can cause nausea, vomiting, sweat.and arrhythmias, especially in children and the elderly.
Scorpion brown – has a dark brown or reddish brown color, with yellow and specked legs, measures about 7 cm.It is widely found in wet areas, and its bite causes a lot of pain, numbness, nausea and discomfort.
Northeast scorpion: it has a yellowish color, with a darker line in the center and a small darker triangle on the head; usually causes mild conditions, with pain and numbness at the site of the bite.
Amazon black scorpion – has a dark color, almost black and measures about 8.5 cm, its puncture causes intense pain and local inflammation, with tingling and burning sensation, as well as severe symptoms such as arrhythmias, dizziness, shortness of breath and drowsiness.
To avoid scorpion stings, it is recommended to take certain precautions at home, such as:
Cleanliness is important because dirty areas, infested with roaches and rats, for example, are more likely to attract poisonous animals like scorpions, spiders, and snakes. Also know what to do in spider and snake bite situations.
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Scorpion is a very difficult animal to remove because it is quite resistant to poisons, this is because it is an animal that can close its lung stigmas without inhaling the poison, in addition it is able to remain still for long periods of time.without coming into contact with the poison.
Therefore, it is best to call the authorities as soon as a scorpion is identified, to be captured and taken to specific locations. If you have to capture the scorpion at home, you must:
However, it should always be remembered that the scorpion must, as far as possible, be captured by a qualified professional, so that no accidents occur.
Captured scorpions should be handed over to preferably living authorities, not only to prevent the occurrence of a sting, but also so that they can be used to create antidotes.