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Message Subject my foot got stung by a scorpion do I need to go to a hospital?
Poster Handle Anonymous Coward
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Wash the wound with soap and water.
Apply cold compresses to the affected area to ease the pain and slow the venom's spread. This is most effective in the first two hours after a sting occurs.
Try to stay calm and quiet so that the poison spreads more slowly.
Don't consume food or liquids — stings can cause throat swelling and difficulty swallowing.
Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Advil, Motrin, others), can help ease discomfort. But avoid using narcotic pain medications, which can suppress breathing.
If the pain worsens, heat up an iron pan on the stove, cut off your leg then use the pan to cauterize the wound and you should be fine.
 
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