Jellyfish stings little girl, allergic reaction faints

Khanh Hoa: A 7-year-old girl was swimming in Hon Chong, Nha Trang City, when she was stung by a jellyfish, causing itchy rashes, purple skin, swollen arms, and loss of consciousness.

When brought to shore, the child had black bruises on both arms, a red rash on his body, dizziness and then fainted.

The baby was taken to Khanh Hoa General Hospital for emergency treatment on June 24. Doctors diagnosed the baby with anaphylactic allergy due to jellyfish venom and treated him with antibiotics and intravenous fluids.

On June 25, the baby's fever was gone, he regained consciousness, his vital signs were stable, he was able to eat and drink, and continued to stay in the hospital for monitoring.

The girl's arm was red and swollen due to contact with a jellyfish. Photo: Hoan Nguyen

Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Huy, Head of the Pediatrics Department at Khanh Hoa General Hospital, said that when a child is stung by a jellyfish, the child should be taken out of the water where the jellyfish are and the wound should be quickly washed with seawater or vinegar to remove the toxin. "Do not wash the wound with fresh water because it will make the injury worse," said Dr. Huy.

In case of anaphylactic shock after being stung by a jellyfish, symptoms include chills, difficulty breathing, nausea, red rash, eye swelling... the patient should be taken to the hospital immediately to avoid death.

In the summer, many jellyfish appear on the beaches of the Central region. Doctors advise beachgoers to observe the sea surface or ask local people for information on jellyfish, or fire jellyfish, to avoid them.

Bui Toan

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