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Please call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.
Scorpion Sting Treatment
- Wash the sting with soap and water and remove all jewelry.
- Apply cool compresses.
- Acetaminophen ( Tylenol) 1-2 tablets every 4 hours may be given to relieve
pain. Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin).
- Antibiotics are not helpful.
- Do not cut into the wound or apply suction.
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Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD on May 24, 2006
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