- The pain from injuries caused by contact with a sea urchin can become very intense 15 to 30 minutes after they are received and can last for several hours.
- Minerals make up 94 percent of a sea urchin's spine. Because of this, any spines left in the skin will be absorbed by the body and do not need to be removed.
- Some sea urchin spines can contain neurotoxins and cardiovascular toxins.
- Sea urchin injuries can usually be avoided by exercising care and wearing aqua shoes when walking in shallow water. Never pick up or intentionally disturb a sea urchin.
- Signs of a puncture wound caused by a sea urchin can include protruding spines, swelling, redness and pain. If many spines puncture a human, fatigue, weakness, muscle aches, shock, paralysis, respiratory problems and death can occur.
- If you have chest pain, trouble breathing or any signs of infection after contact with sea urchin spines, call your doctor. See a doctor for removal if a spine has entered a joint.
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