Question 1

what could happen if a pregnant woman is stung by a scorpion?

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If that happened: You need to go to the hospital right away  they can assess you and the baby.

Question 2

is it possible that being stung by a scorpion can lead to fibromyalgia in the future?

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Any trauma start fib: Fibro may begin with any bodily trauma.

Question 3

what could result from being stung by an average sized desert scorpion?

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Depends : This depends on the species involved.  The only medically significant scorpion species in the us is the desert bark scorpion, centruroides exilicauda which can cause severe pain in adults, and a host of severe symptoms in children due to the neurotoxin in the sting.

Question 4

what is the best thing to do if stung by a scorpion?

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Wound care: Most scorpion stings cause only local pain , redness and swelling. More severe  systemic or allergic reactions can occur but are very rare. 
If there is any remnant of a stinger in the wound, it should be removed. Best to scrape a credit card across the wound to catch and pull out a stinger - avoid tweezers, which can push venom from the remnant into the wound.   
Antibiotics usually not needed.

Question 5

what happens if you get scorpion sting?

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A welt....: The stinger will introduce the scorpion's venom into he skin:

1. Venom: activates autonomic peripheral and central nerves depending on concentration (# of stings) leading to irritability, fever, vomiting, profuse salivation, tremor, and convulsion.

2. The immune system activates, causing inflammation  which, in itself, can cause damage manifested by swelling, redness, warmth, and pain.

Question 6

are the symptoms of scorpion sting bad?

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Depends...: ...On how you define "bad", but most people think so.  Symptoms will vary with the size and species of scorpion, but most victims experience pain, tenderness, and swelling - sort of like a gigantic bee sting.

Question 7

does scorpion sting usually cause many symptoms?

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They can: They can cause various symptoms. They aren't dangerous to adults, but they do have venom that can cause various symptoms and pain. It typically resolves over time without intervention. Small children can have some complications, so they need to get checked out after a sting.

Question 8

what are the most common symptoms of scorpion sting?

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Variable discomfort: A scorpion sting may cause a painful, tingling, burning or numbing sensation at the sting site.The symptoms may be mild. Rarely, however, a person may experience a more  serious reaction including widespread numbness, difficulty swallowing, a thick tongue, blurred vision, seizures and difficulty breathing. These symptoms are considered a medical emergency and require immediate medical attention.

Question 9

what is basic first aid for a child who gets stung by a scorpion?

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Follow this: Wash affected area under cold water immediately.Apply antihistamine, a corticostetoid .An analgesic.Apply a bag of ice over the ointment to reduce pain and inflammation.Take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) & a dose of  any pain killer.Go to the emergency room to get evaluated for scorpion anti-venom.Watch for serious reactioms eg muscle spasms, hyperventillation racing pulse or heartbeat, disorientation, anaphylactic shock.

Question 10

how can  scorpion venom compare to bee sting venom?

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Type of Scorpion: That totally depends on the type of scorpion. Most of the scorpions in the us aren't too bad - but the bark scorpion is.  Some scorpions outside of the us are very venomous.  A single bee's venous isn't bad unless you are allergic to it.

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