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A member asked:
How long does it take gangrene to form, it's due to intravenous drug use, used in the middle of the finger but only tip of finger is purple & ?
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It will form guickly: if the blood supply is not sufficient to keep the tissue alive. See a doctor before you loose your finger and see a doctor for rehab before you loose your life!
Answered 5/22/2015
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