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jellyfish - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Jellyfish are sea creatures that have a nearly see-through (transparent) body with long finger-like structures called tentacles. Stinging cells inside the tentacles can hurt you if you come in contact with them. Some stings can cause serious harm. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. ...
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Symptoms of jellyfish (Source: MedLinePlus)
Portuguese man-of-war: Abdominal pain; Changes in pulse; Chest pain; Headache; Muscle pain and muscle spasms; Numbness and weakness; Pain in the arms or legs; Raised red spot where stung; Runny nose and watery eyes; Swallowing difficulty ; Sweating. Sea wasp: Breathing trouble; Nausea and vomiting; Severe pain and swelling; Slow heart beat; Skin tissue death. Lion's mane: Breathing trouble; Muscle cramps; Skin burning and blistering (severe). Sea nettle Mild skin rash (with mild stings); Muscle cramps and breathing trouble (with extensive contact). ...
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jellyfish - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
Seek immediate medical attention. If you know for certain that the person has been stung by a Portuguese man-of-war or sea nettle, wash with salt water (ocean water is OK, but make sure you do NOT get sand in the wound). Protect affected area if possible. Soak the area with a solution made of 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water for about 30 minutes. This helps remove the tentacles. Rinse the area and then resoak with more 1/2 strength vinegar. (You may also remove tentacles by applying a paste made of flour or shaving cream and scraping the area with a dull instrument such as a credit card.) Apply a cream containing a painkiller, an antihistamine, or a corticosteroid. ...
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