The Gto Health System reported 10,913 cases of poisoning from scorpion stings. – Bulletins of dependencies

Represents a slight increase of 21% in cases compared to last year.

Guanajuato. Guanajuato. April 21, 2023.– The Gto health system reports that in 2023, 10,913 cases of poisoning from scorpion stings were reported among 46 municipalities.

While last year, on the same dates, 8,952 cases were reported, an increase of 21.9 percent.

Dr. Daniel Alberto Diaz Martínez, Head of the Health System, reports that scorpion sting poisoning is a health problem of remarkable importance in Mexico, which requires maximum support for the implementation of epidemiological surveillance measures.

Depending on the type of scorpion and the individual’s sensitivity to its venom, it can range from mild to life-threatening.

When a scorpion stings a person, it injects a venom that can cause the following symptoms: pain, swelling, redness, and numbness at the sting site, as well as nausea, vomiting, and difficulty breathing in severe cases, especially in children, the elderly, and people with a weakened immune system. If a person has been stung by a scorpion, it is important to seek immediate medical attention, especially if troublesome symptoms appear.

To avoid scorpion stings, the following recommendations are given:

Do not walk barefoot.

Keep your home clean inside and out.

In houses with black works, a flat roof is placed in the bedrooms.

Fitting the wings and checking the mattress before going to sleep.

Shake clothes and shoes before getting dressed.

In case of stinging, you should go to the nearest health unit for a medical examination.

It is important to avoid home remedies and self-medication