Scorpion Stings
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Scorpion stings occur when this arthropod injects venom through its stinger. In some regions of Mexico, certain species can cause significant reactions, especially in young children and older adults.
Common symptoms: pain and burning at the sting site, tingling, heavy salivation, restlessness, and, in more serious cases, difficulty breathing or changes in heart rhythm.
When to see a doctor? A sting with symptoms that spread beyond the affected site requires urgent care, especially in children.
Which specialist treats it? The emergency physician, the general practitioner, the pediatrician, and the internist assess the severity and provide follow-up. If a sting comes with general malaise, seek medical care without waiting.
Data on 192 doctors who treat scorpion stings
Which specialist treats scorpion stings?
For a scorpion sting, see a general practitioner or an emergency medicine doctor right away, who assess the severity and provide the necessary treatment; an internist or a pediatrician can follow up depending on the patient's age.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in scorpion stings
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Frequently asked questions
What is scorpion stings?
Scorpion stings occur when this arthropod injects venom through its stinger. In some regions of Mexico, certain species can cause significant reactions, especially in young children and older adults.
Which doctor treats scorpion stings?
For a scorpion sting, see a general practitioner or an emergency medicine doctor right away, who assess the severity and provide the necessary treatment; an internist or a pediatrician can follow up depending on the patient's age.