According to Healthline, there are an estimated 1,500 species of scorpion in the world, and only 30 of these produce venom toxic enough to be fatal. It’s possible to die from a scorpion sting, though unlikely and the pain you feel after a scorpion sting is instantaneous and extreme.
Most scorpion stings don’t need medical treatment, but if symptoms are severe, you may need to receive care in a hospital. You may be given drugs through a vein (intravenously) to treat pain. Here are 5 home remedies when bitten by a Scorpion;
1. Stay calm
First things first, try not to panic, stay calm and pay attention to some details happening to where you were stung.
2. Get out of range
After you’re stung, be sure to distance yourself from the scorpion that got you (and from the likelihood of others) to treat your injury.
3. Lessen the pain
Even the most minor of scorpion stings can pack a painful punch, so take painkillers drugs or straightforward measures to address the pain.
4. Monitor your injury
As you treat your scorpion sting, try to assess how it’s impacting you, monitor what it’s doing to your body and whether you need to seek additional help.
5. Avoid sedatives
Sometimes, pain makes you want to take a nap, but if you’ve been stung by a scorpion, be sure not to take any medications that will cause sedation or sleepiness. This includes benzodiazepines, which are depressants that lower brain activity.