How do you treat a scorpion sting?

My husband was just stung really bad from a scorpion. He stepped on it with all his weight, with bare feet. We washed it and are icing it now. Do we need medical treatment?

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Most American scorpion stings are not serious, except the bark scorpion found in the south west. Wash the area in running water. Apply ice and elevate the foot. Anti histamine cream and pain killer can be taken. Seek emergency medical help if there are signs of hyperventilation, muscle spasms, losing consciousness or racing pulse because this might be anaphylactic shock.

posted by dhuoda (849)

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Some scorpians can be very toxic.others the toxin is not strong enough to mess with the human immune system. try to find out which kinda of scorpian it would have most likely been and go from there. Ice the area and treat will a bacterial medication in the mean time.

posted by rnovikoffgmailcom (1710)

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The best way is with powdered meat tenderizer. It will neutralize the sting and help to rid the body of the poision from the scorpion.

posted by Barbara (33)

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Using a dull knife, scrap along the skin as though shaving. This will remove the stinger without introducing more venom into the wound. Keep the wound cool for up to two hours with the ice. Acetaminophen can be used for minor pain. Difficulty breathing, muscle spasms, convulsions, clamminess, and faintness are all signs of a severe reaction requiring medical attention.

posted by rayven8099 (120)

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Wash the area of the scorpion sting with soap. Ice (wrapped in a washcloth or other suitable covering) may be applied to the sting location for 10 minutes.

posted by mansi (503)

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