Question 1

symptoms of gangrene look like what?

Accepted Answer

Gangrene: In the early stages, gangrene typically begins with a wound surrounded by redness followed by tissue death with darkened avascular tissue, drainage, air entrapped in the tissues causing a crunching sound with eventual malodorous drainage and red streaks running up the leg followed by fever, sepsis and eventually death may occur in untreated gangrene.

Question 2

what is gangrene? what are its symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Gangrene is dead tissue.  It can be painless, as in dry gangrene of a toe in a person with diabetes or vascular disease.  Or it can be very painful, if it is somewhere that has intact nerve endings.  Medical attention is mandatory, because if untreated, it can--and frequently does--lead to death.  Even treatment sometimes is futile if it arrives too late.

Question 3

please explain what are some symptoms for gangrene?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes None: Gangrene results with loss of blood flow to tissues, resulting in death of the tissues which cannot survive without oxygen and blood flow. Areas often start to darken and eventually look like a black scab area. Occasionally pain and swelling above the site is noted. You should see an md for evaluation very soon, as it can lead to severe and life threatening problems.

Question 4

what are the early symptoms of gangrene in the foot?

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S&S of foot gangrene: In the early stages, a wound surrounded by redness followed by tissue death with darkened avascular tissue, drainage, air entrapped in the tissues causing a crunching sound with eventual malodorous drainage and red streaks running up the leg followed by fever, sepsis and eventually death may  occur in untreated  gangrene.

Question 5

can you get a gangrene from navel piercing? my navel piercing's holes are a little violet and always a little humid, i don't have other symptoms

Accepted Answer

No: it isn't gangrene, just discoloration due to the trauma, it may be infected, you may want to check with your doctor if bothersome

Question 6

how to tell if i'm developing gangrene?

Accepted Answer

Dry or wet?: Either is fairly obvious and requires treatment. Wet unusually associated with progressive necrosis/death of tissues with a foul odor and occasionally has air in fhe tissues characterized by a crunchy sound when pressed. If usually occurs in immunocompromised patients in areas of compromised blood supply. The area is surrounded by increased redness. Dry gangrene tends to exhibit black tissue.

Question 7

do i have gangrene? how long does it last?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: You forgot to provide any specifics, but  "wet" gangrene usually lasts "the rest of your life" (which will be short, particularly if not treated aggressively). "dry" gangrene is like mummification, usually of a digit (toe/finger), where it dries/blackens/shrivels.

Question 8

i was wondering what are the signs of gangrene?

Accepted Answer

Blackened Tissue: Death of the tissue. Early it may appear 'dusky' or darkening red color going towards black, and may have soreness well above the area, indicating poor circulation. Important to be seen by md as early as possible to try to avoid very serious complications.

Question 9

i was wondering what are some cures/remedies for gangrene?

Accepted Answer

Remove dead tissues: Md will aggressively remove dead tissues (call debridement) in order to get back to tissue that has blood supply and can carry antibiotics to the wound. Many now include biocellular treatment to the areas above the gangrenous areas with fat and platelet concentrates to increase circulatory ability. Wound cannot heal without oxygen and circulation.

Question 10

what are my chances of getting gangrene if i do a self-piercing?

Accepted Answer

Not high but....: Is it really worth it?  Sterile technique is critical and appropriate care afterwards it's also very important.

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