Presentation
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‘And since there is a wide variety of anemone hosts, and 28 species of fish, I am convinced these views present two ends of a spectrum, and a combination is probably true for many.'” [asknature.org]
Contact with humans normally occur during deep sea diving, or sometimes when a sea anemone gets washed ashore The Sea Anemone Stings may present mild symptoms in most cases, while others may have severe symptoms. [dovemed.com]
Divers will encounter them peering from a crevice or hole and, as they present a safe haven, morays will not flee, but defend their own, very aggressively. Their bite is exceptionally painful and wounds take long to heal. [ronjenjehrvatska.com]
The Cnidaria, Past, Present and Future: The world of Medusa and her sisters. Springer International Publishing. p. 240. ISBN 978-3-319-31305-4. Smith, Nathan III; Lenhoff, Howard M. (1976). [en.wikipedia.org]
Entire Body System
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Fever
[…] anemone sting At first, cuts and wounds on the areas usually in the legs and arms Rashes and hives that eventually becomes a blister and then drains Severe pain Itchiness Swelling of the affected areas Severe runny nose Muscle aches Lastly, headache and fever [basicfirstaid.ca]
If the area appears infected or the victim develops a fever, discontinue the use of any steroid and seek medical care. [alertdiver.com]
You have a fever. You have a skin rash, itching, or swelling after taking your medicine. You have tingling in the area of the bite or sting. You have pain or problems moving the injured area or get tender lumps in your groin or armpits. [drugs.com]
A fever. Symptoms of difficulty breathing can range from mild to severe. [healthlinkbc.ca]
Treatment of coral wounds involves removing visible debris and cleaning the wound thoroughly and applying antiseptic or antibiotic cream as infection is common (watch out for redness, fever, foul smell or pus). Tetanus immunisation is recommended. [dermnetnz.org]
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Rigor
Using stinging cells is “very clever and innovative”, he says, but he points out that pharmaceutical applications have more rigorous requirements than cosmetic ones. “There is a lot to learn before we can know its utility for drug delivery.” [newscientist.com]
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Dentist
Dentists and diabetes Last week, NanoCyte concluded phase II clinical trials in the US of a cream containing lidocaine, a local anaesthetic used to relieve itching or to numb the mouth during dental work. [newscientist.com]
Respiratoric
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Nasal Discharge
Systemic manifestations include weakness, nausea, headache, muscle pain and spasms, lacrimation and nasal discharge, increased perspiration, changes in pulse rate, and pleuritic chest pain. [msdmanuals.com]
Gastrointestinal
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Nausea
Somnolence, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, and lid edema were reported in some cases. The treatment of these injuries in the northern Adriatic Sea and elsewhere is discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Systemic manifestations include weakness, nausea, headache, muscle pain and spasms, lacrimation and nasal discharge, increased perspiration, changes in pulse rate, and pleuritic chest pain. [msdmanuals.com]
Complex or significant envenomations (any producing systemic symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath or confusion) require immediate evaluation by a physician. [alertdiver.com]
Other symptoms include: Paraesthesia (tingling and prickling) and itching Red bumps and patches, often in a ladder-like pattern Swelling Sweating in affected area (irukandji) Nausea and vomiting Muscle pain and cramps. [dermnetnz.org]
Systemic reactions – although rare – include nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, excessive sweating, muscular weakness, seizures and even coma. The wounds, notoriously slow in healing, often become infected. [health24.com]
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Vomiting
Somnolence, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, and lid edema were reported in some cases. The treatment of these injuries in the northern Adriatic Sea and elsewhere is discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Complex or significant envenomations (any producing systemic symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath or confusion) require immediate evaluation by a physician. [alertdiver.com]
Other symptoms include: Paraesthesia (tingling and prickling) and itching Red bumps and patches, often in a ladder-like pattern Swelling Sweating in affected area (irukandji) Nausea and vomiting Muscle pain and cramps. [dermnetnz.org]
[…] a cold pack do not touch any spines with your bare hands do not cover or close the wound Go to A&E or call 999 if you have been stung and have: difficulty breathing chest pain fits or seizures severe swelling around the affected area severe bleeding vomiting [nhs.uk]
Systemic reactions – although rare – include nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, excessive sweating, muscular weakness, seizures and even coma. The wounds, notoriously slow in healing, often become infected. [health24.com]
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Abdominal Pain
Systemic reactions – although rare – include nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, excessive sweating, muscular weakness, seizures and even coma. The wounds, notoriously slow in healing, often become infected. [health24.com]
Seek medical attention if the person develops further symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, or if there is continuing pain, itchiness or blistering at the site. [healthdirect.gov.au]
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Diarrhea
[…] shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, throat tightness, hoarse voice, nasal congestion or hay fever-like symptoms (runny, itchy nose and watery eyes, sneezing), trouble swallowing Gastrointestinal (stomach) : nausea, pain or cramps, vomiting, diarrhea [healthlinkbc.ca]
Liver, Gall & Pancreas
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Jaundice
After discharge, he became progressively weak and lethargic and was rehospitalized 24 hours later with jaundice and elevated liver... FULL TEXT [annals.org]
Cardiovascular
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Chest Pain
pain, fast heartbeat and sweating, it needs to be treated immediately. [basicfirstaid.ca]
Systemic manifestations include weakness, nausea, headache, muscle pain and spasms, lacrimation and nasal discharge, increased perspiration, changes in pulse rate, and pleuritic chest pain. [msdmanuals.com]
If you have symptoms like difficulty breathing or swallowing, chest pain, or paralysis, seek emergency medical care right away. [healthline.com]
Skin
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Papule
Pain and the appearance of small blanched papules surrounded by slightly reddened and edematous bases were the usually initiating manifestations. Linear lesions were sometimes seen. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The papules may vesiculate and proceed to pustulation, hemorrhage, and desquamation. [msdmanuals.com]
The reaction may be delayed and can include the appearance of papules, hemorrhagic vesicles or zoster-like reactions 4 to 12 hours after contact. [ncemi.org]
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Skin Discoloration
Supportive therapies improved renal function of this patient, and steroid pulse therapy attenuated the severe skin discoloration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Presentation After swimming in the ocean and coming into contact with marine life, the patient may seek medical attention because of local pain or swelling or skin discoloration. [ncemi.org]
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Eczema
During the following week it began to go down then it formed in red welts that look like chronic eczema. It's become itchy and inflamed and I started to use calamine lotion again to sooth it. [glaucus.org.uk]
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Skin Ulcer
The complications that may arise from a Sea Anemone Sting may include: Anaphylaxis type allergic reaction, which can be fatal sometimes Respiratory distress Bleeding and skin ulceration can cause secondary bacterial or fungal infections to develop Scarring [dovemed.com]
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Cutaneous Manifestation
Cutaneous manifestations can be treated with hydrocortisone lotion and, if needed, an oral antihistamine. More severe reactions may require the addition of oral or IV prednisone. Resources In This Article [msdmanuals.com]
Neurologic
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Headache
Symptoms of sea anemone sting At first, cuts and wounds on the areas usually in the legs and arms Rashes and hives that eventually becomes a blister and then drains Severe pain Itchiness Swelling of the affected areas Severe runny nose Muscle aches Lastly, headache [basicfirstaid.ca]
Systemic manifestations include weakness, nausea, headache, muscle pain and spasms, lacrimation and nasal discharge, increased perspiration, changes in pulse rate, and pleuritic chest pain. [msdmanuals.com]
You may also experience: headaches chest pain muscle pain sweating runny nose Stings from the Australian box jellyfish and the Portuguese man-of-war, found in most warm seas, can be fatal. [healthline.com]
[…] following: Pain that burns, pricks, or stings where you were stung Itching, tingling, or numbness where you were stung Redness, rash, blisters, or other skin changes where you were stung Bleeding and swelling where you were stung Nausea and vomiting Headache [drugs.com]
Symptoms may include widespread itching, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, irregular heart rate, muscle spasms and joint pain. Treatment: Rinse the affected area with copious amounts of sea water. [health24.com]
Workup
Other Pathologies
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Hepatic Necrosis
A biopsy of the liver showed massive hepatic necrosis. The patient's serum tested positive for IgG by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) against Condylactis sp. antigen at a dilution of 1:450. [annals.org]
Treatment
Usually treatment involves removing stings and application of topical antibiotics and use of oral painkillers. Prognosis is normally favorable with this treatment. [tandurust.com]
Treatment Removal of tentacles Symptomatic treatment Various rinses to treat pain and deactivate nematocysts, depending on the specific animal Cnidaria sting treatment includes removal of adherent tentacles with a forceps (preferably) or fingers (double-gloved [msdmanuals.com]
Warwick-Evan LA, Masters IJ, Redstone SB (1991) A double-blind placebo-controlled evaluation of acupressure in the treatment of motion sickness. [books.google.com]
He knew of no proven treatment. His advice: "Take a picture of it." Maggie and I proceeded to apply everything we could think of to ease her symptoms, including vinegar, hydrocortisone and antihistamines. Nothing helped. [susanscott.net]
Prognosis
Prognosis is normally favorable with this treatment. Signs And Symptoms Of Sea Anemone Sting The symptoms of sea anemone sting develop when it injects poisonous chemical through the spine of its tentacles into human beings. [tandurust.com]
Etiology
(Etiology) Sea Anemone Stings release a poisonous chemical into the human skin through their spine, which can affect the human body Depending on the amount of poison injected, the severity of the signs and symptoms is dictated Not all sea anemones have [dovemed.com]
Prevention
Use antibacterial ointment to prevent secondary infection at the site. Washing the area with vinegar solution is also beneficial. Patient should be given tetanus vaccine. In severe form of sea anemone sting, patient may need hospitalization. [tandurust.com]
Prospective evaluation of topical antibiotics for preventing infections in uncomplicated soft-tissue wounds repaired in the ED. [books.google.com]
“The actual process we use is secret, but when you’re familiar with the mechanisms of activation you can engineer a manufacturing environment that prevents them triggering.” [newscientist.com]
Not only does it inject the prey with venom, but the small harpoon fixes it to the tentacle, preventing it from escaping and dying elsewhere. [scienceblogs.com]