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Gangrene - symptom, Treatment of Gangrene

Death of a body part following interruption of blood supply.

It can follow: Injury to a major blood vessel,

  • When a dot is blockinga blood vessel.
  • Occlusion of an artery by external pressure(generally in a limb) .

By a tight POP cast, or by massive infective cellulitis or bythe massive leak of intravenous fluid due to a neglected IV infusion.
Long-standing peripheral vascular disease like TAO (Thrombo-Angi tis-Obli terans). Infections, can cause wet gangrene in diabetics. The 'diabetic foot' is particularly prone to gangrene. Uncontrolled sepsis in small infants and toddlers can cause gangrene.

Warning signs

  • Change of color: either blueness or pallor
  • Change of temperature: cold limb
  • Change of sensation: numbness and pain.

What your doctor will look for:

  • Pulsations of the relevant artery
  • A Doppler test may be ordered to check blood flow.

Treatment

  • This is a pressing. emergency
  • If gangrene is impending, every effort will be made to save the limb.
  • If gangrene has already set in, an amputation is the only way to save the patient's life.

 


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