First aid for sponge sting is analgesia.
Although uncommon, cases do occur of patients being envenomed by a sea sponge.
Signs and Symptoms
- Severe pain developing 10 to 30 minutes after contact, maybe persisting for hours
- Oedema
- Erythema
- Recurrent pain, intermittent over a period of days
Treatment
The condition resolves gradually over hours or days. During that time, palliative tratment can be implemented:
- Oral or topical analgesia as indicated
- Antihistamines as indicated
Last updated: July 2005
