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What is Gangrene? |
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Gangrene is dead or necrotic tissue and it is usually followed by infection. Gangrene develops when the blood supply to an affected part is cut off because of various factors including infection, vascular disease or trauma. It can involve any body part, but the commonest sites are the extremities. It can be most dangerous when gangrene affects the intestines or stomach.
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What are the causes, incidence and risk factors of Gangrene? |
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Causes of gangrene include:
? a blockage of blood to an organ or tissue
? surgery causing tissue damage
? trauma or injury, such as frostbite, boils, crush injuries, and severe burns, that destroys tissues in the body
? infection of wounds, especially deep wounds
? certain diseases that affect circulation, including atherosclerosis, diabetes, and Raynaud's disease
? blood clots, such as a deep venous thrombosis
? a ruptured appendix caused by appendicitis
? an intestinal hernia
? smoking and drinking alcohol
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What are the symptoms of Gangrene-Disease? |
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Symptoms of gangrene may include:
? a crackling or rubbing sensation under the skin
? severe pain and swelling at the site of injury
? numbness at the site of the infection
? discoloration of the skin, often starting as white and eventually becoming brownish-reddish or black color
? dark and red or black muscles and bones if the skin breaks open ? frothy, watery, foul smelling discharge
? fever, with a temperature around 101 degrees F
? pale skin
? decreased activity
? rapid heart beat
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Diagnosis & Tests |
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Tests may include:
- Physical exam.
- Blood tests
- Tests of the discharge and tissue from the gangrenous area
- X-rays of the area
- CT Scan
- MRI Scan |
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How is Gangrene-Disease cured? |
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You can use the these herbs
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as per the described procedure to get relief from Gangrene-Disease |
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What are the complications? |
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Herbs that cure Gangrene |
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