Swimming in the sea or ocean can be a fun experience, but can easily be ruined by getting stung by a jellyfish.
However, there is a simple remedy for this. Jellyfish are often found during the summer months where swimmers are.
Once they sting, it can be pretty painful. The pain is similar to that of a burn as the jellyfish rays are poison.
-Do note that if you are stung by a jellyfish, it is important to remain calm and collected.
-Get out of the water, taking caution not to rub the area, as this will rub the poison further into the skin.
-Wash the area that has been stung with sea water to wash off the rays of the jellyfish.
-Do not use plain water.
-Never remove the rays with bare hands and never rub with a cloth further into the skin.
-To soothe the blisters, you should apply plain vinegar to the area.
–Lemon juice can also be applied.
-If these ingredients are not easily available, urinating on the area will also have the same effect. This is a very uncomfortable procedure to do, but the results are worth the embarrassment.
-Never put alcohol on the area either as it will only make the sting worse.
An alternative solution is to place ice cubes in a cloth on the area that has been stung as this will reduce the swelling. Rinsing with a saline wash will also help as this will reduce stinging and swelling.
At the pharmacy, you should also purchase a cream that contains analgesic. If the symptoms do not go away after a few hours, or if you are allergic to the sting, it is very important to receive medical treatment as soon as possible.
Others have experienced relief by using a thin layer of honey then covering with gaze to be effective.
One person stated that cilantro oil helped greatly, while one man washed the area repeatedly with detergent.
Source: www.naturalhealthcareforyou.com , www.secretlyhealthy.com