Do You Pee on a Sea Urchin Sting?
Soak the Affected Area in Vinegar for 15-30 Minutes – Note – with Stings from a Portuguese Man of War (These Are Not Jellyfish but Are Often Mistaken for Them)...
Soak the affected area in vinegar for 15-30 minutes – NOTE – with stings from a Portuguese Man of War (these are not jellyfish but are often mistaken for them) – do not use vinegar (or urine) as it will make the pain worse.
Does peeing on sea urchin sting help?
Immersion can be repeated if pain recurs. Adding Epsom salts or other magnesium sulfate compound to the water may help in dissolving the spines and reducing swelling. Vinegar, or urine, are not of help.
How do you treat a sea urchin sting?
Treatment for a sea urchin sting is immediate removal. Vinegar dissolves most superficial spines; soaking the wound in vinegar several times a day or applying a wet vinegar compress may be sufficient. Hot soaks may help relieve pain.
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