How to Treat Gangrene
Seek medical attention if you think you have dry gangrene., Go to an emergency room if you have wet gangrene., Watch for severe symptoms.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Seek medical attention if you think you have dry gangrene.
Gangrene can result from skin problems or changes, or in some cases from of limb ischemia (blockage of the arteries to lower legs and feet).
All types of gangrene require professional medical treatment.
If you suspect that you have dry gangrene, even if it is a mild case, then you should call your doctor as soon as possible.
Symptoms of dry gangrene include:dry and shriveled skin that sloughs off easily bluish or blackish colored skin cold, numb skin pain (sometimes, but not always present) -
Step 2: Go to an emergency room if you have wet gangrene.
While all types of gangrene require swift medical treatment, wet gangrene is more likely to be accompanied by an infection, which can be difficult to treat if it gets into your blood.
Injuries may also cause wet gangrene, so you may require immediate treatment for that reason as well.Seek emergency medical treatment if you notice any of the following symptoms of wet gangrene:swelling and pain in the infected area skin that has changed from red to brown to black blisters or sores accompanied by bad-smelling discharge (pus) fever feeling sick in general crackling sound when you press on the affected area , If you determine that you have gangrene, there are some symptoms may indicate that the gangrene has infected your blood, which requires immediate medical attention.
If you notice any of the following symptoms, call 911 or go to an emergency room right away.low blood pressure rapid heartbeat difficulty breathing or shortness of breath a sudden change in body temperature pain in your body a rash confusion and/or light-headedness cold, clammy, pale skin -
Step 3: Watch for severe symptoms.
Detailed Guide
Gangrene can result from skin problems or changes, or in some cases from of limb ischemia (blockage of the arteries to lower legs and feet).
All types of gangrene require professional medical treatment.
If you suspect that you have dry gangrene, even if it is a mild case, then you should call your doctor as soon as possible.
Symptoms of dry gangrene include:dry and shriveled skin that sloughs off easily bluish or blackish colored skin cold, numb skin pain (sometimes, but not always present)
While all types of gangrene require swift medical treatment, wet gangrene is more likely to be accompanied by an infection, which can be difficult to treat if it gets into your blood.
Injuries may also cause wet gangrene, so you may require immediate treatment for that reason as well.Seek emergency medical treatment if you notice any of the following symptoms of wet gangrene:swelling and pain in the infected area skin that has changed from red to brown to black blisters or sores accompanied by bad-smelling discharge (pus) fever feeling sick in general crackling sound when you press on the affected area , If you determine that you have gangrene, there are some symptoms may indicate that the gangrene has infected your blood, which requires immediate medical attention.
If you notice any of the following symptoms, call 911 or go to an emergency room right away.low blood pressure rapid heartbeat difficulty breathing or shortness of breath a sudden change in body temperature pain in your body a rash confusion and/or light-headedness cold, clammy, pale skin
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