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==What are the symptoms of Gangrene?== | ==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]]. | |||
==What causes Gangrene?== | ==What causes Gangrene?== | ||
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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.
- Dry Gangrene symptoms include:
What causes Gangrene?
Diagnosis
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