Question 1

how long does it take for gangrene to develop in a leg after a gunshot in a diabetic person?

Accepted Answer

Too many factors: I have seen gas gangrene develop in 18 hours.  Other gangrene can take longer.  Give me more info.

Question 2

how long does it typically take for gangrene to develop in a leg after a gunshot?

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Depends: Gangrene will only set in if the bullet hit and cut off the circulation to one of the main arteries. Every situation is different and without knowing where the bullet hit and which arteries were injured this question can not be accurately answered. Another and perhaps more important question is: can you move your leg/foot and do you have sensation. If yes, the your foot/leg is viable.

Question 3

how long does it take for gangrene to go from dry to wet to septic shock to death?

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Maybe never: Sometimes, what is considered "dry" gangrene (thinkong about tje toes in particular) can be like that for years. Sometimes it can get worse, and that period of time would typically be over days to weeks. If worsening blood supply happens, it could happen faster. Consider a consultation with a vascular surrgeon if this in in tje feet. Hope this helps!

Question 4

how long does it take for gangrene to set in if your small intestine dies during a heartattack?

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About six to eight: Hours is survival of intestine after ischemic insult, such as cardiogenic shock.

Question 5

if your small intestine ruptures, how long does it take for gangrene to set in and take affect? what causes your small intestine to rupture?

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Peritonitis: Peritonitis is a serious infection that occurs when the intestines rupture, not gangrene. Peritonitis can become very serious or life threatening within hours of intestinal rupture. Small bowel perforation is not that common & most often would occur due to intestinal blockage from internal adhesions.

Question 6

how long does it take gangrene to form, it's due to intravenous drug use, used in the middle of the finger but only tip of finger is purple & ?

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It will form guickly: if the blood supply is not sufficient to keep the tissue alive. See a doctor before you loose your finger and see a doctor for rehab before you loose your life!

Question 7

how long does it take for dry gangrene to become life threatening if untreated in foot?

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Limited risk per se: Dry gangrene begins at the distal part of the limb due to ischemia (lack of blood supply) and often occurs in the toes and feet of elderly patients due to arteriosclerosis (from arterial occlusion).  There is limited putrefaction and bacteria fail to survive.  This is usually indicative of more generalized peripheral vascular disease and as such, the life expectancy of such patients is limited.

Question 8

how long does it take for wet gangrene to turn into sepsis?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the location and the size or volume of the wet gangrene. and the treatment provided.  If it is on a toe, it may take a while.  If it is most of the leg, it won't take as long.

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

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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

i have dry gangrene on my both palms and both feet soles what medicine i should take?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Gangrene is a serious issue; you should never be self-treating or diagnosing gangrene.  In order to preserve as much function as possible, see a doctor to verify the diagnosis.

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How long does it take for gangrene to go from dry to wet to septic shock to death?

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How long does it take for gangrene to set in if your small intestine dies during a heartattack?

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If your small intestine ruptures, how long does it take for gangrene to set in and take affect? what causes your small intestine to rupture?

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How long does it take gangrene to form, it's due to intravenous drug use, used in the middle of the finger but only tip of finger is purple & ?

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How long does it take for dry gangrene to become life threatening if untreated in foot?

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How long does it take for wet gangrene to turn into sepsis?

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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

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I have dry gangrene on my both palms and both feet soles what medicine i should take?

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