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Do i have gangrene? how long does it last?
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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.
Answered 1/18/2018
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