Is there an incubation period for the toxicity of fish fin spines?
Disease description:
I was accidentally stabbed by a fish fin while swimming at the seaside. At the time, the wound only caused mild pain, with no other obvious symptoms. However, two days later, I suddenly felt generally unwell, developed a fever, and experienced increased redness, swelling, and pain around the wound. I'm concerned whether this could be due to the incubation period of toxins from the fish fin刺伤.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The toxicity of a fish fin刺伤 (puncture wound) may have a certain incubation period. After being pierced by the fin of a venomous fish, the toxin may not take effect immediately, but rather symptoms may gradually appear within 12 hours to 4 days. Symptoms such as fever, redness, swelling, and increased pain may indicate the effect of the toxin. These symptoms suggest that the toxin has begun to affect the body and trigger an inflammatory response.
After a fish fin puncture wound, bleeding should be controlled immediately, and the wound should be rinsed as soon as possible with tap water to reduce the risk of infection. The wound should be monitored for changes; if symptoms such as redness, increased pain, itching, skin rash, blisters, or ulcers appear, immediate medical attention should be sought to avoid delaying treatment. Especially when handling seafood that may carry toxins or bacteria, it is recommended to wear thick gloves or have a professional handle the processing to reduce the risk of injury.
