Scorpions

We have had several patients ask about scorpion stings this past week. Since many of us are living in the Arizona Desert, which is where the scorpion calls home, it is not uncommon this time of year to see scorpions.

Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Chandler are all mapped with high scorpion density. The surrounding cities like Awatukee, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek and Carefree tend to have a slightly higher scorpion call volume most likely due to the extensive dessert landscaping found in these areas.Scorpion stings are common at night because scorpions are nocturnal by nature. Most stings are not fatal. Most complications come in the form of allergic reactions to the venom.

We would recommend that you have a bottle of liquid MiVita Minerals at home in case of a scorpion sting! You can call our office to purchase it or order it on our supplement website www.brimhallsupplements.com.

If you have ever been stung you know how much it hurts! Here's what do to if you get stung:

1. Take an old cloth (it will stain) and soak it in MiVita Minerals
2. Wrap the soaked cloth over the sting site
3. Wrap plastic wrap around the cloth to contain it
4. Leave on for 30 minutes
5. Repeat process 4 times throughout day

If you are unaware if you have scorpions you can use a black light and 'hunt' for them at night, they will glow. If you see one chances are that there will be more. We suggest calling an exterminator right away.