Gangrene

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Gangrene is the death of tissues in your body. It happens when a part of your body loses its blood supply. Gangrene can happen on the surface of the body, such as on the skin, or inside the body, in muscles or organs. Causes include Serious injuries Problems with blood circulation, such as atherosclerosis and peripheral arterial disease Diabetes Skin symptoms may include a blue or black color, pain, numbness, and sores that produce a foul-smelling discharge. If the gangrene is internal, you may run a fever and feel unwell, and the area may be swollen and painful. Gangrene is a serious condition. It needs immediate attention. Treatment includes surgery, antibiotics, and oxygen therapy. In severe cases an amputation may be necessary.

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DrOwl

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Gangrene is the death of tissues in your body. It happens when a part of your body loses its blood supply. Gangrene can happen on the surface of the body, such as on the skin, or inside the body, in muscles or organs. Causes include Serious injuries Problems with blood circulation, such as atherosclerosis and peripheral arterial disease Diabetes Skin symptoms may include a blue or black color, pain, numbness, and sores that produce a foul-smelling discharge. If the gangrene is internal, you may run a fever and feel unwell, and the area may be swollen and painful. Gangrene is a serious condition. It needs immediate attention. Treatment includes surgery, antibiotics, and oxygen therapy. In severe cases an amputation may be necessary.

Gangrene
Gangrene refers to dead or dying body tissue(s) that occurs because of inadequate blood supply.
https://www.medicinenet.com/gangrene/article.htm
Content - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center
Pemphigus is a rare group of autoimmune diseases. It causes blisters on the skin and mucous membranes throughout the body. It can affect the mouth, nose, throat, eyes, and genitals. Pemphigus vulgaris is the most common type of pemphigus.
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Gangrene
Learn about gangrene, a serious condition in which tissue dies due to lack of blood supply. Gangrene most commonly starts in the fingers, toes, hands and feet.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21070-gangrene
Gangrene
Gangrene is a medical term used to describe the death of an area of the body. It develops when the blood supply is cut off to the affected part as a result of various processes, such as infection, vascular (pertaining to blood vessels) disease, or trauma.
https://www.emedicinehealth.com/gangrene/article_em.htm
Gangrene | MedlinePlus
Gangrene is the death of tissues in your body, due to a lack of blood flow. It is a serious condition. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment.
https://medlineplus.gov/gangrene.html
Gangrene | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Gangrene happens when blood flow to tissues is cut off. This causes the tissue to die.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/gangrene
Gangrene
Gangrene happens when tissues in your body die after a loss of blood caused by illness, injury, or infection. It usually happens in extremities like fingers, toes, and limbs, but you can also get gangrene in your organs and muscles.
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/gangrene-causes-symptoms-treatments#1
Gangrene: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Gangrene is the death of soft tissue and skin in the body due to oxygen starvation. It can be fatal and can lead to amputation if not treated fast. Gangrene can be wet or dry and is made worse by certain conditions. Find out here what causes gangrene, how it must be treated, and the links to diabetes and nerve damage.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/158770
Gangrene: Types, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Gangrene is when part of your body tissue dies. Though it usually affects your extremities, like your toes and fingers, it can also affect your internal organs. Learn what role the circulatory system plays in the condition, and find information on gangrene causes, treatment, and prevention.
https://www.healthline.com/health/gangrene
Gangrene - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of tissue death due to a lack of blood flow or a bacterial infection.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gangrene/symptoms-causes/syc-20352567

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Gangrene
Gangrene refers to dead or dying body tissue(s) that occurs because of inadequate blood supply.
https://www.medicinenet.com/gangrene/article.htm
Content - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center
Pemphigus is a rare group of autoimmune diseases. It causes blisters on the skin and mucous membranes throughout the body. It can affect the mouth, nose, throat, eyes, and genitals. Pemphigus vulgaris is the most common type of pemphigus.
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=134
Gangrene
Learn about gangrene, a serious condition in which tissue dies due to lack of blood supply. Gangrene most commonly starts in the fingers, toes, hands and feet.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21070-gangrene
Gangrene
Gangrene is a medical term used to describe the death of an area of the body. It develops when the blood supply is cut off to the affected part as a result of various processes, such as infection, vascular (pertaining to blood vessels) disease, or trauma.
https://www.emedicinehealth.com/gangrene/article_em.htm
Gangrene | MedlinePlus
Gangrene is the death of tissues in your body, due to a lack of blood flow. It is a serious condition. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment.
https://medlineplus.gov/gangrene.html
Gangrene | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Gangrene happens when blood flow to tissues is cut off. This causes the tissue to die.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/gangrene
Gangrene
Gangrene happens when tissues in your body die after a loss of blood caused by illness, injury, or infection. It usually happens in extremities like fingers, toes, and limbs, but you can also get gangrene in your organs and muscles.
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/gangrene-causes-symptoms-treatments#1
Gangrene: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Gangrene is the death of soft tissue and skin in the body due to oxygen starvation. It can be fatal and can lead to amputation if not treated fast. Gangrene can be wet or dry and is made worse by certain conditions. Find out here what causes gangrene, how it must be treated, and the links to diabetes and nerve damage.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/158770
Gangrene: Types, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Gangrene is when part of your body tissue dies. Though it usually affects your extremities, like your toes and fingers, it can also affect your internal organs. Learn what role the circulatory system plays in the condition, and find information on gangrene causes, treatment, and prevention.
https://www.healthline.com/health/gangrene
Gangrene - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of tissue death due to a lack of blood flow or a bacterial infection.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gangrene/symptoms-causes/syc-20352567

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