Gangrene is a serious condition that occurs when body tissue dies due to a lack of blood flow or a severe bacterial infection. It commonly affects the extremities such as the toes, fingers, feet, and hands but can also develop in muscles and internal organs. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial to prevent the spread and save the affected area.
Gangrene can be caused by:
Reduced blood supply (Ischemia) due to peripheral arterial disease
Infection, especially after surgery or trauma
Diabetes, which impairs healing and blood flow
Severe injuries or burns
Frostbite or long-term pressure ulcers
Certain individuals are at higher risk of developing gangrene:
People with diabetes mellitus
Individuals with peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Smokers
Patients with weakened immune systems
Those with severe trauma or crush injuries
Individuals undergoing radiation therapy
Patients with diabetes must be especially cautious about foot care. Common symptoms indicating diabetic foot complications and risk of gangrene include:
Numbness or tingling
Swelling and redness
Slow-healing wounds or ulcers
Black or discolored skin on toes or foot
Pus or foul-smelling discharge
Pain or no sensation at all in the affected area
Dr. Yashpal Singh provides comprehensive and advanced treatment for all types of gangrene including dry gangrene, wet gangrene, and gas gangrene. Treatment may include:
Medical management with antibiotics and pain relief
Wound care and debridement (removal of dead tissue)
Revascularization procedures to restore blood flow
Minimally invasive vascular surgeries
Amputation, only when absolutely necessary to save the patient’s life
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in selected cases
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