British call to ‘stop peeing themselves’ to treat jellyfish stings

While there has been an increase in creature sightings due to the warm weather, the British have been asked to “pee alone” to treat jellyfish stings.

Experts have issued a strange warning to dispel the popular myth that urine soothes pain.

Shaving cream is just one of many home remedies believed to help, including baking soda and alcohol.

Urine therapy became famous in Friends’ episode The One With The Jellyfish.

When Monica was stung, Joey recalls a Discovery Channel documentary and says that urinating on a jellyfish sting will reduce the pain.

But after Joey experiences stage fright, Chandler is forced to comfort Monica, which causes all three to confess their disturbing experiences to the rest of the gang.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium says it has once and for all debunked the myth that jellyfish stings are best treated with urine, after a new survey found that around a third (30%) of Brits still believe this to be true.

The London Aquarium urges families to avoid their own bodily fluids or the fluids of a family or friend and instead wash the affected area with seawater, remove the tentacles on the needle with a stinging tool, avoid sharpening, and then thoroughly wet the area. Hot water to relieve any pain.

Jack Willans, senior aquarist and chief gelatinologist at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, said: “It’s true what they say, don’t believe everything you see on TV and pee on a jellyfish bite.

“Chandler, Monica and Joey definitely have a lot to answer!

“The rising seasonal temperatures on our shores provide the perfect conditions for jellyfish, and a large number of people stung have been seen this summer.

“We recommend that the public stay away from bodily fluids if unfortunate enough to be stung, and follow some simple steps where urine is not used as a treatment.”

The increase in jellyfish making their way to the UK coast this summer is due to the high temperatures and increased sunlight in July and August, which means there is more plankton for the jellyfish to eat, resulting in an increase in their populations.

Experts issue a bizarre warning to dispel the popular myth that urine helps relieve the pain of jellyfish stings (archive photo)

A study after the increase found that men were more likely than women to treat jellyfish thread with urine, with one in six Britons (17%) asking loved ones to urinate on them to relieve pain.

Among those surveyed, those in the East of England (37%) and the East Midlands (32%) firmly believe that urine works best when it comes to jellyfish stings, and men (18%) are more likely to pee their loved ones. upon him.

However, when it comes to the topic, a quarter (26%) of Brits said they prefer to pee alone.

In Yorkshire, the Humber and North West England (24%), those near seaside towns such as Whitby, Scarborough and Blackpool are less likely to believe in the myth.

More than 1,000 Britons were surveyed last month by Censuswide on behalf of SEA LIFE London Aquarium.

THE MOST DEADLY JEAMS IN THE WORLD

The Australian box jellyfish is considered the most venomous marine animal.

The box jellyfish is one of the deadliest creatures in the world.

The fully grown box jellyfish’s tentacles can grow to be about 10 feet long and contain about 5,000 stinging cells in each tentacle.

They use their venom to stun or kill fish or other prey, but even a small amount can be fatal to humans.

Found in tropical and subtropical oceans, the venom of the box jellyfish can wreak havoc on the heart and nervous system, causing heart failure within minutes.

Medical experts say all cases need to be treated urgently and potentially fatally.