Stung

Signs that you been stung

• Symptoms include intense, stinging pain, rash, and wheals (raised welts).
• May progress to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lymph node swelling, abdominal and back pain, fever, chills, and sweating.
• Severe reactions can cause difficulty breathing, coma, and death.
• Persistent redness and irritation after 2-3 days may signal bacterial infection of the wound


Treatment For Jellyfish Stings
• Rinse with seawater. Avoid fresh water because it will increase pain. Do not rub or apply ice.
• For classic Box Jellyfish stings, apply topical acetic acid (vinegar) or isopropyl alcohol.
• Remove tentacles with tweezers.
• Apply shaving cream or a paste of baking soda or mud. Shave the area with a razo...