Reduced pulses in feet can signal heart disease risks. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a buildup of cholesterol and plaque in the arteries that lead to the extremities. PAD can cause discomfort in your legs and feet, limit your walking and activities, or severe PAD can progress to loss of limb. Your doctor can check for signs of the disease with a simple test of pulses in your feet.
Relieving pain, itching, and swelling. Apply an ice pack to a bite or sting for 15 to 20 minutes once an hour for the first 6 hours. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack, and press firmly against all the curves of the affected area.
My experience after a bark scorpion sting has been significant pain for several hours, usually relieved by acetaminophen and ice. After the pain, there may be numbness at the site for several days. For a healthy adult, medical attention is not necessary unless you exhibit the more serious symptoms listed above.