Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How long after blood is cut off, can you suffer permanent damage to arms / legs?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Approximately 2 hrs.: Ischemia (lack of blood flow) affects different tissues differently. In the extremities, muscle is the most sensitive tissue and can start breaking down after a couple of hours. 6 hours of ischemic time can lead to significant muscle damage in addition to nerve damage. Prolonged ischemia can lead to muscle breakdown, the products of which can also cause severe kidney damage.
Answered 2/5/2013
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have bruising on legs and arms, itchy rash, swollen veins, but blood labs are normal. Any idea what this is?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Severe needle phobia. Going in for a blood test.Draw blood from my leg instead of arm? Idk why but i associate needles with arms and i get more scared
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Does cogetin lower blood pressure? I've been taking for two days. My arms and legs feel weak today.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have been getting these blood blisters all ovr my legs and arms they go away after a while but they leave these horrible purple marks. what is it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
If you are laying around to much can you get blood cots both of my legs and arms are hurting I did get a sore on butt and I was wondering?
What does it mean when you vomit blood and your legs and arms pull stiff?
How common is it to be able to feel the blood flow in your legs and arms?
I am having horrible, sharp pains in my legs and arms. I have gotten blood work done, but they are not yet aware of the source of the pain. I am 16!
What does it mean when you have high blood pressure in your arms and low in your legs?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
