A 44-year-old male asked:
How do you treat jelly fish stings?
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Dr. Raphael Peralta answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Pain meds: If severe allergy, bring to er. Take tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin for pain.
Answered on Jun 30, 2014
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Dr. Louise Andrew answered
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Depends on the "fish: Here's a good article that covers many signs symptoms and treatments:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/jellyfish_stings/article_em.htm
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
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Weever Fish: If stung by a weever fish it is common to have extreme pain, itching, swelling, redness, tingling & the area may be warm to the touch. Nausea , vomiti ... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
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Variable.: It you get a jellyfish sting it is likely to cause an intense throbbing, burning pain with possible tingling / numbness & discoloration on the skin wh ... Read More
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Dr. Michael Ekizian answered
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