Question 1

when must i seek immediate help if i have marine animal bite or jellyfish sting?

Accepted Answer

When I was an: Undersea Medical Officer I wanted to see all bites from marine animals that the divers sustained  because the rate of infection can be high.

Question 2

what do i do for jellyfish sting?

Accepted Answer

Rinse off and: .Rinse the tentacles off with hot water if possible  or  salt water not fresh. Fresh water may worsen the stinging pain.
Take off any  tentacles with a gloved hand, stick, shell or tweezers. Be careful not to get the tentacles on yourself or on clothing. It used to be thought urine or vinegar help but this is now controversial.Ice may help and take Ibuprofen or aspirin(if not allergic to them).

Question 3

on average, how long will a jellyfish sting last?

Accepted Answer

That depends on the: Type of jellyfish.

Question 4

can a jellyfish sting cause stomach pain?

Accepted Answer

Some can: Some jellyfish are extremely toxic, can cause spasm all over.

Question 5

does anyone know if a jellyfish sting could trigger an allergic reaction in the rest of the body?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: Allergy reaction can be systemic [whole body reaction] with the law of "none or all", to any allergen, whether peanut, penicillin, milk, bee-sting, jelly fish..

Question 6

i have a few tiny cuts on my perineum and it itches and only stings when i use the toilet or while wiping. the cuts seemed to have appeared after having intercourse with my significant other and it's been several weeks and they haven't gone away. i'm not

Accepted Answer

Yeast?: A yeast infection is the best bet for symptoms like these. You could safely try one of the many OTC vaginal yeast treatments, anything with active ingredient ending in "azole" (clotrimazole, miconazole, etc). All are equally effective; you can choose the least expensive. Use the cream both in the vagina and on the irritated external area. If no response after a few days, see your doctor.

Question 7

i got stung by what i believe was a wasp almost 2 weeks ago. middle of my calf on the side. its still red, itches and swells up occasionally. the area also now goes from sting down to my ankle. is this "normal" or am i having a weird reaction? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: If the skin is red and tender all the way to your ankle, or if there is a tender red streak, you may have a secondary infection. Best to see a doctor. (If pain is severe and/or you have fever, get seen within a day or so.)

Question 8

how do i treat a partly healed second degree burn? my husband burned the back of his hands with a sedilien torch a couple weeks ago. we've been treating it with neosporin ointment. it still stings and itches him. what else can i do?

Accepted Answer

Since : Since the burns involve his hands, you should probably have a doctor look at him.  The itching can be part of normal healing, but the stinging is concerning.  In the meantime, i've listed some basic burn information below.

There are three burn classifications which will help you know what to do.

1) first degree burn: usually just redness swelling and pain. Unless it involves large areas of the hands, face, groin, feet, buttocks, or major joint, you can treat the area as a minor burn. If the burn does involve the areas listed, you should call your doctor or go to the emergency room. First degree burns may have discoloration of the skin for a few months, but do not usually lead to permanent scars.

2) second degree burn: pain, redness, swelling and blistering. As long as the burn is less than 3 inches wide and doesn't involve the body parts listed above, you can treat it as a minor burn. (it sounds as if your daughter has a small 2nd degree burn) you should call your doctor or go to the emergency room if the burn is larger than 3 inches or involves the body parts listed above.

3) third degree burn: is the most serious and the area may not hurt (from nerve damage) and can appear either black or white and dry. This needs emergent medical attention and you should call 911 or go to the emergency room.

Treatment of minor burns: 
1) cool the burn by running it under cold water for 10-15 minutes or applying cold compresses (do not use ice).

2) cover the burn loosely with a gauze

3) take an NSAID such as Ibuprofen for treatment of inflammation and pain relief.

4) do not apply butter or ointments. Do not pop any blisters.

5) keep area clean and dry. Watch for sign and symptoms of infection such as increased redness, swelling, drainage, pain or fever.

6) once the burn has healed completely, the best way to avoid scarring is to keep the area out of the sun for the next 6-12 months. Sun avoidance is the single most effective way to avoid scarring.

Call your doctor with any questions.

Question 9

approximatey 3 weeks ago i was stung on the inside of my elbow (in the bend) by what appeared to be a sweat bee.  i immediately applied alcohol to the sting.  it has itched in that area every day since the sting and i apply alcohol each time it itches.  yesterday a cluster of 12-15 small bumps appeared in the area of the sting.  i am looking for advice on how to treat the area as it itches also.  thank you.

rash possibly related to sweat bee sting?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: It might be infected. See dermatologist for either tx of the allergic nature of the sting or a secondary infection.

Question 10

wasp sting 6-8 weeks ago. upper arm just above elbow. took a few days to settle down. now same area flared up a couple days ago. itching. a red swollen bumpy rash. warm to touch. doesnt hurt but really itches. infection  cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

: Probably not infected. However, suggest you see dermatologist to confirm and obtain the proper treatment which might be a potent topical steroid cream along with an antihistamine. You might want to soak  the affected area in ice water until seen.

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When must i seek immediate help if i have marine animal bite or jellyfish sting?

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On average, how long will a jellyfish sting last?

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Can a jellyfish sting cause stomach pain?

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Does anyone know if a jellyfish sting could trigger an allergic reaction in the rest of the body?

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I have a few tiny cuts on my perineum and it itches and only stings when i use the toilet or while wiping. the cuts seemed to have appeared after having intercourse with my significant other and it's been several weeks and they haven't gone away. i'm not

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I got stung by what i believe was a wasp almost 2 weeks ago. middle of my calf on the side. its still red, itches and swells up occasionally. the area also now goes from sting down to my ankle. is this "normal" or am i having a weird reaction? thanks?

A member asked:

How do i treat a partly healed second degree burn? my husband burned the back of his hands with a sedilien torch a couple weeks ago. we've been treating it with neosporin ointment. it still stings and itches him. what else can i do?

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Wasp sting 6-8 weeks ago. upper arm just above elbow. took a few days to settle down. now same area flared up a couple days ago. itching. a red swollen bumpy rash. warm to touch. doesnt hurt but really itches. infection cellulitis?

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