How To Appropriately Prevent And Treat Jellyfish Stings

Individuals who swim in the ocean have an increased risk of being stung by jellyfish, a gelatinous sea creature with barbed tentacles containing venom that can cause pain and burning when they come into contact with human skin. Most jellyfish stings are minor, resulting in the aforementioned pain and burning as well as swelling and redness of the impacted areas. In rare instances, jellyfish stings can be severe, causing swelling of the lymph nodes and difficulty breathing. If severe symptoms are not treated promptly, the sting could be fatal.