What to do against jellyfish stings

The jellyfish sting it is possibly the most frequent marine accident that we can observe on the beach. Because they are transparent animals, are not easily detected or views until you come into direct contact with them. In this guide we teach you how to identify your bites and treat them to minimize pain.

How to identify a jellyfish sting

The sting of a jellyfish is manifested by a severe pain, redness, and swelling of the footl in the area of ​​the bite, where you can see the shape and path of the jellyfish's tentacles.

First aid in case of sting

The treatment of this type of injury is usually carried out in the "aid station" itself or and consists of:

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• No scrub the area or wash it with sweet water, since the vesicles would break and produce more irritation and pain.
• Once the area is clean of the remains of tentacles, apply cold water compresses to relieve itching and.
• Apply a topical corticosteroid cream that have a very powerful anti-inflammatory power.
• Rarely the affected person needs.
  • In case of jellyfish sting it is convenient clean the area well, apply ice and a corticosteroid ointment.
  • It is advisable to be vigilant in case it is infected or presented allergy symptoms. Then you have to go to the doctor immediately.
  • The jellyfish sting has to be cleaned with sea water, and apply a cream with corticosteroids for its anti-inflammatory power.