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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ibnanv" data-source="post: 18540223" data-attributes="member: 218596">Nothing can ruin a day at the beach like a jellyfish sting. And while  such attacks are common, the methods for treating them vary, and many  remedies can do more harm than good.One exception is the  application of vinegar, which according to several studies can  deactivate the venomous nematocysts that jellyfish release. A study  published in The Medical Journal of Australia showed that removing any  tentacles left by a jellyfish, then dousing an injured body part with  commercial vinegar or its crucial ingredient, acetic acid, could  alleviate pain and “rapidly and completely” prevent the release of more  venom.Many of the methods that do not work are also some of the  best known: rubbing alcohol, ammonia, meat tenderizer and even urine —  which, contrary to conventional wisdom, is not usually very acidic. Even  rinsing a sting with fresh water can be a bad idea, because the change  in pH between saltwater and fresh water can prompt the release of more  venom. One important note: an attack by a Portuguese man-of-war,  the jellyfish’s more dangerous relative, usually calls for serious  medical attention. That is particularly the case when symptoms include  muscle pain, shortness of breath, backache and hives.THE BOTTOM LINE Vinegar can be an effective treatment for jellyfish stings, but many other popular remedies can make the injury worse.</blockquote>

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