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Re: Scorpion bite

Posted by Jo Anna on January 5, 2011, 8:24 pm, in reply to "Re: Scorpion bit"
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A question and a comment:
I'm assuming, because I have a strong reaction to mosquito bites and fire ant stings and because I have asthma, that I am likely to have a strong reaction to scorpion stings. Is there any veracity to that?
I think that, because we have different tolerance levels to everything from high pitched voices to children's constant questions to loud music to misplaced modifiers to bites and stings from whatever, that we aught not to be complacent about scorpion stings.
Some people seem to have a fairly mild response, others, including a friend of mine (also with asthma), seem to have very severe reactions. I would suggest, with my limited (none) medical experience, that the victim be taken to a facility where more informed heads preside.
Dra. Marta told me that her first line of action is to obseve the victim for a half hour and proceed with treatment as symptoms suggest.
No one particularly wants to be an alarmist, on the other hand, perhaps it's better to be safe than sorry. (Did I really say that?!!!)
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