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*[[Symptoms]] differ according to the type of [[gangrene]] present. | *[[Symptoms]] differ according to the type of [[gangrene]] present. | ||
**[[Dry Gangrene]] symptoms include: | **[[Dry Gangrene|'''Dry Gangrene''']] symptoms include: | ||
***Dry and hard [[skin]] and [[tissue]]. | ***Dry and hard [[skin]] and [[tissue]]. | ||
***Color changes in the [[skin]], which can look either very dark or very pale. | ***Color changes in the [[skin]], which can look either very dark or very pale. | ||
***Colder [[temperature]] of the [[skin]]. | ***Colder [[temperature]] of the [[skin]]. | ||
**[[Wet Gangrene]] symptoms include: | **[[Wet Gangrene|'''Wet Gangrene''']] symptoms include: | ||
***[[Tissue]] that appears wet. | ***[[Tissue]] that appears wet. | ||
***[[Swelling]]. | ***[[Swelling]]. | ||
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***[[Blisters]]. | ***[[Blisters]]. | ||
***Putrid smell. | ***Putrid smell. | ||
**[[Gas Gangrene]] symptoms include: | **[[Gas Gangrene|'''Gas Gangrene''']] symptoms include: | ||
***[[Numbness]] or heavy feeling in the affected area. | ***[[Numbness]] or heavy feeling in the affected area. | ||
***[[Confusion]]. | ***[[Confusion]]. | ||
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Overview
- Gangrene is the death of tissue in part of the body due to lack of blood supply.
- It is an alarming and life-threatening condition.
- There are various types of gangrene.
- Dry gangrene - The tissue gets dry and falls off. This is commonly observed on the fingers and toes.
- Wet gangrene - The tissue looks swollen and with some blisters.
- Gas gangrene - The tissue gets infected with bacteria causing build-up of gas bubbles within it.
What are the symptoms of Gangrene?
- Symptoms differ according to the type of gangrene present.
- Dry Gangrene symptoms include:
- Dry and hard skin and tissue.
- Color changes in the skin, which can look either very dark or very pale.
- Colder temperature of the skin.
- Wet Gangrene symptoms include:
- Gas Gangrene symptoms include:
- Dry Gangrene symptoms include:
What causes Gangrene?
Diagnosis
- The type of test needed is based on the type of gangrene the patient has.
- Diagnostic tests that are usually done include:
- Imaging tests such as computed tomography scan (CT scan), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to look for signs of gas inside the body.
- Blood tests to look for signs of infection.
- Blood flow tests to detect the source of problems in the blood vessels and identify its severity.
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
- Cutting away of dying or dead tissues to prevent spreading of gangrene.
- Amputation - A type of surgery wherein removal of the body parts affected with gangrene is done.
- Intravenous antibiotic medications
Where to find medical care for Gangrene?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Gangrene