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Scorpion sting

Scorpion sting

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Is a type of:

Stings

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

Symptoms

Blistering
Skin blisters
Skin redness or irritation
Skin swelling
Rash

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Scorpion sting
Scorpion antivenom
4
1 review
Ibuprofen
2.6
16 reviews
Epinephrine
2.3
11 reviews
Acetaminophen
1.8
17 reviews
Anti itch cream
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Icing
Cool compresses
Irrigation
First aid

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