Question 1

is gangrene contagious?

Accepted Answer

No.: Gangrene simply means dead tissue. The condition itself has many causes, some caused by infectious disease agents (bacteria, for example) might be contagious as diseases, but gangrene itself is not.

Question 2

is gangrene contagious? someone keeps coming to these meetings with it and wont go for intravenous antibiotics and has her feet exposed and it smells

Accepted Answer

Gangrene won't sprea: Gangrene does not spread by contact.  It is a vascular problem that has led to tissue death and subsequent gangrene.  That person's foot needs to be treated and a procedure done to help it heal.

Question 3

gangrene is not contagious but in a venous gangrene on leg, is the fluid coming out of it contagious?

Accepted Answer

Use precautions: The fluid coming out of any area of gangrene has some nasty bacteria in it which is why it smells so bad.  If you get bacteria on normal skin, you are unlikely to get infected but if you have any breaks in the skin you could.  Why take the chance?  It's best to use gloves when dealing with such fluid.  If some gets on you, don't panic but do wash with soap and water!

Question 4

fournier`s gangrene: she is getting out of the hospital soon. what do we need to know when we get her home?

Accepted Answer

Control diabetes: Fournier's is an aggressive infection of the groin area. Usually requires surgical removal of tissue. Most patients require long term wound care. Happens most commonly in diabetics, so sugar control is essential. Often a surgeon, urologist and plastic surgeon are involved. Follow their recommendations. Keeping the wound clean is essential.

Question 5

what is color of gangrene?

Accepted Answer

Darkening of skin: May be black.  Gangrene is death of tissue.  It may begin with discoloration of various hues, progress to black.  If you are concerned see a doctor asap.

Question 6

how could gangrene spread?

Accepted Answer

Locally: Gangrene spreads locally, peripherally extending out from a central location.

Question 7

what are the tests for gangrene?

Accepted Answer

None: Gangrene is a problem of circulation and infection.

Question 8

what  ways is gangrene is caused from?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 10

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.

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