What should I do if stung by a scorpion

Drink warm water and relax

folarinmiles:
Drink warm water and relax

is your brain touching??




op

firstly kill the scorpion if you can

it'll help identify which antivenom is suited best



then wash the sting site with soap and water, apply a cold compress for “10 minutes on, then 10 minutes off.” Importantly, avoid aspirin or ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) because these can cause the venom to spread through the body more quickly. Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) can be taken to help relieve the pain at the site of the sting. Sometimes even more powerful pain medications, like opiates, are required to help alleviate pain. Taking an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (such as Benadryl) can help reduce some of the swelling and itching, as well. Immobilize the area so as to protect the wound and to help delay spreading the venom through the blood more quickly. Do not attempt suction, and do not cut into the wound; these are just great ways to ensure an infection!
In general, it is a good idea to go and get checked out at the nearest hospital or health clinic if stung by a scorpion – especially if the species of scorpion is unknown.

mykeljosef:



is your brain touching??




op

firstly kill the scorpion if you can

it'll help identify which antivenom is suited best



then wash the sting site with soap and water, apply a cold compress for “10 minutes on, then 10 minutes off.” Importantly, avoid aspirin or ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) because these can cause the venom to spread through the body more quickly. Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) can be taken to help relieve the pain at the site of the sting. Sometimes even more powerful pain medications, like opiates, are required to help alleviate pain. Taking an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (such as Benadryl) can help reduce some of the swelling and itching, as well. Immobilize the area so as to protect the wound and to help delay spreading the venom through the blood more quickly. Do not attempt suction, and do not cut into the wound; these are just great ways to ensure an infection!
In general, it is a good idea to go and get checked out at the nearest hospital or health clinic if stung by a scorpion – especially if the species of scorpion is unknown.

Guess you're a slowpoke
Can't you comment your own widout quoting.
Onurah

folarinmiles:
Guess you're a slowpoke Can't you comment your own widout quoting. Onurah

slowpoke??


smh
telling someone bit by a scorpion to relax asif nothing happened??

go back to preparing for jamb apparently your immaturity is at its prime

Be alert for serious symptoms. ...
Find the sting location. ...
Wash the sting area with soap and water. ...
Keep the injury area still and below heart level. ...
Calm the victim. ...
Apply a cold pack or ice to the sting area. ...
Take nonprescription painkillers to reduce pain.

That is all you need to do...

mykeljosef:





slowpoke??



smh

telling someone bit by a scorpion to relax asif nothing happened??


go back to preparing for jamb apparently your immaturity is at its prime

Many people here are really just kids and I don't think you should have granted him audience by quoting him

Thanks for the information...just moved to my own house and I discovered they are scorpions in the compound...I dey fear esp for the kids
I got some coy people to come spray them sha hopefully they will die and go

Just chew onions

Thank me later

Benz4pimp:
Be alert for serious symptoms. ...
Find the sting location. ...
Wash the sting area with soap and water. ...
Keep the injury area still and below heart level. ...
Calm the victim. ...
Apply a cold pack or ice to the sting area. ...
Take nonprescription painkillers to reduce pain.

That is all you need to do...

mykeljosef:



is your brain touching??




op

firstly kill the scorpion if you can

it'll help identify which antivenom is suited best



then wash the sting site with soap and water, apply a cold compress for “10 minutes on, then 10 minutes off.” Importantly, avoid aspirin or ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) because these can cause the venom to spread through the body more quickly. Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) can be taken to help relieve the pain at the site of the sting. Sometimes even more powerful pain medications, like opiates, are required to help alleviate pain. Taking an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (such as Benadryl) can help reduce some of the swelling and itching, as well. Immobilize the area so as to protect the wound and to help delay spreading the venom through the blood more quickly. Do not attempt suction, and do not cut into the wound; these are just great ways to ensure an infection!
In general, it is a good idea to go and get checked out at the nearest hospital or health clinic if stung by a scorpion – especially if the species of scorpion is unknown.

Thanks a lot