webfact Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Doctors offer tips on avoiding jellyfish stings By The Nation Everybody travelling to the beaches should know how to treat jellyfish stings, the Department of Medical Services said. Dr Somsak Akksilp, the department’s director general, said many people beachgoers suffer injuries from either sharp objects or get stung by sea creatures like sea urchins and jelly fish. “Therefore, it is important to learn how to protect oneself from such dangers, especially from box jellyfish,” he said. Dr Mingkwan Wichaidit, director of the department’s Institute of Dermatology, said after a box jellyfish sting, the venom spreads through the body affecting the circulatory system, the heart and may even cause a rash. “If the sting covers more than 10 per cent of a victim’s body, they will be dead within five minutes,” she said. “People can protect themselves by avoiding the sea during jellyfish season as well as wearing socks, clothes or a diving suit before entering the water.” She also said the tentacles should not be removed with bare hands because it can remain potent for many hours. “Pour vinegar on the stung area for 30 minutes and remove the tentacles using cloth. Use brine or water if the sting is near the eyes,” she said. “Provide first aid and send the victim to hospital immediately if they show any signs of heart and lung problems.” Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30392161 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-07-30 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 I have had a couple of small stings once upon a time. Definitely not fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted July 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2020 26 minutes ago, webfact said: “People can protect themselves by ... wearing socks, clothes or a diving suit before entering the water.” Or even better... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sead Posted July 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2020 Only so thing smart like this can come from a Thai doctor. To avoid the box jellyfish sting stay out of water....... 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sead Posted July 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Misterwhisper said: Or even better... Not electric eel safe 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracyb Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Here’s my tip to avoid jellyfish...... “Stick to swimming in the pool!” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 18 hours ago, webfact said: Doctors offer tips on avoiding jellyfish stings Don't go in the water? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaleboneman Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Pouring vinegar for thirty minutes would require a 45 gallon drum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob12345 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 20 hours ago, webfact said: the venom spreads through the body affecting the circulatory system, the heart and may even cause a rash. Circulatory system... boring heart... boring BUT WAIT, it may even cause a rash? Lord save me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 There seems to be a lot of posters on here that are afraid of the water, not just what is in it. Why would you go to the beach if you were not going to swim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 21 hours ago, webfact said: People can protect themselves by avoiding the sea during jellyfish season Huhu I didn't know that. Thanks for advice ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikao Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 "STINGER SUITS" from Australia are a good product. Also available in Thailand. They do look a bit "funny" but are very comfortable to wear. I have one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketDog Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 12:41 PM, GreasyFingers said: There seems to be a lot of posters on here that are afraid of the water, not just what is in it. Why would you go to the beach if you were not going to swim. Eye candy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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