Question 1

what causes gangrene?

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Bacteria: Gangrene comes from an infection which invades quickly into tissue from a break in the skin or other body defenses. Not all bacteria can do this, but certain soil and gut bacteria can. Certain Strep can also behave aggressively. People with impaired immunity are more susceptible.

Question 2

does gangrene cause an odor?

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It can: Gangrene means there is non viable tissue present.   The odor usually comes from infection.  The mere presence of non viable tissue does not immediately result in infection but over time, the possibility of infection increases and may result in an odor.  If you are concerned whether there is non viable tissue present, do not wait for an odor, seek medical attention.

Question 3

what is a cause for gangrene?

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Dead tissue: Ischemic or dead tissue that is not getting enough blood supply for oxygen & nutrition to the site, maybe from combination of poor blood supply and infection., can result in gangene of tissue.

Question 4

what  ways is gangrene is caused from?

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Gangrene: Is from blood supply being cut off from an organ it can happen with peripheral vascular disease, diabetes and also trauma.

Question 5

what causes fournier gangrene?

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Seen in diabetics: Fournier's gangrene is seen in neglected untreated diabetics, infection of genitalia starts at scrotum rapidly spreads if untreated it is lethal. , need extensive debridements, frequent dressings and antibiotics.

Question 6

can gallbladder cause gangrene?

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Not cause, become.: A gallbladder cannot cause gangrene, however a gallbladder can become gangrenous as a result of severe infection if left untreated. This is called gangrenous cholecystitis, and is often seen in patients with diabetes.

Question 7

can gangrene caused by wartner be fixed?

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Gangrene cannot be -: fixed. The tissue is dead. It needs to be removed from the body before infection occurs in it and spreads to the rest of the body.

Question 8

can you please tell me why diabetes causes gangrene?

Accepted Answer

Multiple factors: Gangrene or tissue death (necrosis) can occur when there is insufficient blood flow to tissues. Both the larger blood vessels and the smallest vessels are affected by diabetes. Also, neuropathy due to the effect of diabetes on nerves can lead to loss of protective sensation making tissues more susceptible to trauma which can lead to tissue loss.

Question 9

can someone with gangrene that wont take care of it properly cause germs to spread?ive been going to meetings with her and gotten tonsillitis and stre

Accepted Answer

Wet versus dry: Dry gangrene looks like black mummified tissue and will drop off by itself.  Wet gangrene is associated with gas below the skin and can spread rapidly.  It can be fatal if not treated promptedly.

Question 10

please answer! what pathogen causes gas gangrene?

Accepted Answer

Clostridia: Usually c perfringens, less often c septicum or one of their unpleasant kindred.

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