Under certain weather conditions, especially after heavy rains and strong winds, the slippery creature known as the jellyfish arrives in the waters close to the shore where it becomes a real nightmare for swimmers. It’s not like they are particularly mean and dangerous (at least not all of them), but the experience of being stung by a jellyfish is not pleasant at all and can even be extremely painful. They are usually difficult to spot in the water, and swimmers get stung by coming into contact with the jellyfish’s tentacles. Here are some useful facts and tips that will help you prevent or cure a jellyfish sting.
Jellyfish stings have common symptoms that you will recognize right away if you ever suffered it.
In most of the cases, all the symptoms disappear after only a few hours and all is back to normal. But there are cases of people that are allergic to the sting having a pretty difficult time in overcoming the pain and swelling. In those cases, visiting a doctor is absolutely necessary.
If you are the unlucky swimmer that gets stung by a jellyfish, everybody around you will know it. The feeling is unbearable, and that’s a fact. When you feel the pain, get out of the water immediately to avoid being stung again from another jellyfish nearby.
It’s always good when you can actually prevent something from happening and thereby avoid all the trouble.
No matter what you do and which beach you visit, be extremely careful and take care of yourself. Good luck!
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