United Kingdom
A female asked:
how long does it take for dry gangrene to become life threatening if untreated in foot?
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Dr. John Fung answered
General Surgery 39 years experience
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.
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Dr. Joey Bluhm answered
General Surgery 17 years experience
Seconds: Dry gangrene is dead tissue that can easily become infected and lead to life threatening sepsis and death. You should see a physician immediately to treat dry or wet gangrene.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Does hitting your foot way too hard cause you to get gangrene if you're diabetic?
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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
Podiatry 28 years experience
If you have : Poor circulation it is possible.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Need doctor's help! will occur fournier gangrene in the foot?
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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Need more info: Not sure what you are asking.
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Sri Lanka
A 22-year-old male asked:
Why do Diabetic patients develop gangrene in foot?
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Ischemia: Blockage of small arteries cutting off blood supply by the diabetic process (intracapillary inflammation)
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