sea water and vinegar, jellyfish stings heal

There are many perceptions that says that the most rapid and safe method of treating a jellyfish sting is to water the urine, but it's wrong. In fact, medically, the drug that is most appropriate to use sea water or vinegar.

According to the British Red Cross, the perception that the urine can reduce the pain from jellyfish venom is wrong. It is said, a chemical substance which is more effective against the poison is sea water and vinegar. The statement was sticking out after the news that the number of jellyfish off the coast of the UK continues to rise.

Just last month, a number of jellyfish causing the closure of nuclear power plants in Scotland to cover the cooling water filters. Joe Mulligan, head of the British Red Cross, as quoted by The Telegraph, said, "Jellyfish stings can be very painful. But treat it with the urine will not make it better. Urine does not have the proper chemicals to cope."

He continued, "If someone has been stung, they should get out of the water to avoid shock. Once out, slowly pour the sea water in the skin surface of the shock, this will help ease the pain. Do the same with vinegar is also more effective because the acid helps neutralize jellyfish stings. "