Protocol of Management of Scorpion bite by Allopath and Ayurveda- A review

Dr. Varsharani Sanjay Patil

Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2018

Protocol of Management of Scorpion bite by Allopath and Ayurveda- A review

Dr. Varsharani Sanjay Patil

Abstract :

All scorpions have a venomous sting, but the vast majority of the species do not represent a serious threat to humans and in most cases healthy adults do not need any medical treatment after being stung. Only about 25 species are known to have venom capable of killing a human.¹ In some parts of the world with highly venomous species human fatalities regularly occur, primarily in areas with limited access to medical treatment.

The venom is a mixture of compounds (neurotoxins, enzyme inhibitors, etc.) each not only causing a different effect but possibly also targeting a specific animal. Each compound is made and stored in a pair of glandular sacs and is released in a quantity regulated by the scorpion itself.

First aid for scorpion stings is generally symptomatic. It includes strong analgesia, either systemic (opioids or paracetamol) or locally applied (such as a cold compress) Cases of very high blood pressure are treated with anxiety–relieving medications and medications which lower the blood pressure by widening the diameter of blood vessels.^[48] Scorpion envenomation with high morbidity and mortality is usually due to either excessive autonomic activity and cardiovascular toxic effects or neuromuscular toxic effects. Antivenom is the specific treatment for scorpion envenomation combined with supportive measures including vasodilators in patients with cardiovascular toxic effects and benzodiazepines when there is neuromuscular involvement. Although rare, severe hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis to scorpion antivenin (SAV) are possible. Several herbal medicines are being used traditionally in the management of scorpion sting.