Help! I got stung by a scorpion! What do I do?!
This section is for information purposes only. If you or someone you are with experiences a scorpion sting, your local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States.
According to Mayo Clinic: “A scorpion sting is painful but rarely life-threatening. Young children, and sometimes the very old, are most at risk of serious complications.
Seek prompt medical care if you’ve been stung by a scorpion and begin to experience widespread symptoms.”
Eyes and ears:
Double vision
Lungs:
Difficulty breathing
No breathing
Rapid breathing
Nose, mouth, and throat:
Drooling
Spasm of the larynx (voice box)
Tongue that feels thick
Heart and Blood:
Increased or decreased heart rate
Irregular heartbeat
Kidneys and bladder:
Inability to hold in urine
Decreased urine output
Muscles and joints
Muscle spasms
Nervous system:
Convulsions
Paralysis
Random movements of the head, eye, or neck
Restlessness
Seizures
Stiffness
Stomach and intestinal tract:
Abdominal cramps
Inability to hold in stool
Your local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. They will give you further instructions.This is a free and confidential service.
