Should 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) – do not use vinegar (or urine) as it will make the pain worse.

What do you do if you get stung by a sea urchin?

If you’re stung by a sea urchin, immediately remove any part of the sea urchin that’s embedded within your body. Use tweezers to remove the large spines. You can use a razor to gently scrape out the pedicellariae. Once you do this, wash the affected area with soap and water.

How do you treat a sea urchin sting NHS?

1. rinse the affected area with seawater (not fresh water)
2. remove any spines from the skin using tweezers or the edge of a bank card.
3. soak the area in very warm water (as hot as can be tolerated) for at least 30 minutes – use hot flannels or towels if you cannot soak it.
4. take painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen.