X22: Contact with scorpions

Contact with scorpions refers to a group of medical conditions that occur when a person comes into direct contact with a scorpion, resulting in potential health issues mainly due to scorpion stings. The severity of the conditions varies greatly and mainly depends on the species of the scorpion, the area of the sting, and the patient's overall health and allergic reactions. Common symptoms range from mild such as localized pain, swelling, and reddening at the site of the sting, to severe like difficulty breathing, extreme pain, and body-wide reactions. In rare instances, some individuals may manifest symptoms of systemic venom spread, leading to severe cardiovascular, respiratory, and neuromuscular disturbances. These conditions often progress slowly over time, but a rapid progression can be observed in severe cases, notably in children and the elderly. The integumentary system, and in serious cases, the cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems, are the commonly affected bodily systems.