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What To Do When You Get Stung By Scorpion?

I live in Arizona and was stung by a Scorpion on my left shoulder 6 days ago. The area is still red and sore, and covering a larger area (about 1/12 inches wide now) than it was when I was first stung. Do you think this is okay and it will go away soon or should I see a doctor?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,
You should see your doctor at the earliest. We need to take antihistamines and antiinflammatory drugs for a few days. Sometimes, may also need antibiotics. Also,you should get a tetanus shot if you had no one recently. Your doctor will guide you.
Wishing for a faster cure. Thank you.
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What To Do When You Get Stung By Scorpion?

Hello dear, You should see your doctor at the earliest. We need to take antihistamines and antiinflammatory drugs for a few days. Sometimes, may also need antibiotics. Also,you should get a tetanus shot if you had no one recently. Your doctor will guide you. Wishing for a faster cure. Thank you.