Clinical Profile of Patients with Scorpion Sting
Journal Title: International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
Introduction: Scorpion sting is a major public health problem in developing countries, especially in villagers. Manifestations include vomiting, profuse sweating, piloerection, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, loss of sphincter control and priapism. Stimulation of Alpha receptor results in hypertension, tachycardia, myocardial dysfunction, pulmonary edema and cool extremities. Aims: The study is undertaken to know the clinical profile of the patients with scorpion sting. Methods and Materials: prospective study was conducted from October 2011 to September 2013 at Mamata General Hospital, khammam in adult patients 18yrs and above with history of scorpion sting. Detailed physical examination and grading of envenomation was done. Results: Eighty two patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria for the time period studied. Fifty two patients (62.25%) were male and thirty (37.50%) were female. Mean age of patients with scorpion sting was 31.23±7.23 years. Pain (87.50%),Sweating (81.25%) tingling & numbness (77.50%) were the most common presenting symptoms Conclusion: The present study shows that scorpion bite is more common in males. Local pain and signs of sympathetic over activity were the commonest features.
Authors and Affiliations
B. S. Pandey, L. Venugopal, V. Dharma Rao, N. Ganesh
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