Does this need medical treatment?

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Is it an allergy?😃

Yes! Is it Hogweed burn? I'd suggest A&E or walk in centre if you have one near you.

It's actually a sting, I assumed jellyfish? But we are not sure

Yike! Yes I would go to A&E

Depends. Did he fall in a nettle patch (horrible but explainable) or did or just come from no where or was there some other explanation?

Generally if you wonder if someone should see a doctor you should discuss it worth someone medically qualified rather than randoms on an Internet site.

Go to a pharmacist or phone 111 or go to a+e depending upon how well or poorly the young man in question is

We're on holiday, so I'll see where the local clinic is

Shingles? Or do you know it is some kind of sting? Yes A&E

I would get that checked asap really.

Have you given any treatment at all ie antihistamine?

I am a doctor. Take some pain relief and some Piriton. Apply cold pack wrapped in tea towel.

It's a sting, yes, from the sea. Not sure what, but assumed jellyfish but am now not sure

Are you on holiday in the uk?

No, abroad

Go to a clinic, definitely.

Then I really do think you should get it checked as it could be more serious than jelly fish

I thought jellyfish.

Have you put vinegar on it?

The local Drs will have a much better idea what caused it.

That looks nasty. I'd be seeking medical advice if I were you.

OMG yes !!

I am pretty sure that is Jellyfish. You can see where you have been whipped by the tentacles.

You need medical treatment.

Sone jellyfish are dangerous. Go to a&e

Are you on a package holiday? If so you should have a number for your rep who will be able to advise you on where you could be seen. It looks quite shocking, I think it needs to be looked at.

jellyfish

wash with vinegar, take antihistamine and anti inlfammatory (ibu, aspirin). dr if feel faint.

Is there a life guard about? They are probably used to seeing these and can advise you. also sometimes they put up a special flag if jellyfish about.
Looks so sore!