Scorpion fish sting

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A scorpion fish sting causes intense pain and swelling at the site of the sting. Swelling can spread to affect an entire arm or leg within minutes.

Other symptoms can include:

• Blood pressure changes -- may be high or low
• Delirium
• Diarrhea
• Fainting
• Heart rate changes -- may be fast or slow
• Nausea and vomiting
• Paralysis
• Seizures
• Shortness of breath

Review Date: 10/04/2009
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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