Gangrene

Gangrene is a disease we all should know about. This is because its symptoms differ a lot depending upon the part of the body that it affects and the type of gangrene that it is. Gangrene is spreading more by the day and it is thus important that we know its causes, symptoms and treatment.
  • How to Prevent Gangrene
    Gangrene refers to the death of body tissues due to infection or lack of blood supply. Wondering how to prevent gangrene? Scroll down to find out more on what causes gangrene and how this life-threatening condition can be prevented.
  • Gangrenous Gallbladder
    A gallstone blocking the cystic duct may lead to gangrenous gallbladder. This is a condition which causes partial or total necrosis of the gallbladder wall.
  • Gangrene Disease
    Gangrene disease leads to the death of the tissues in a certain body part. Keep reading to know about its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
  • Dry Gangrene
    Dry gangrene that mainly affects the arms and the legs, is the result of poor circulation of blood, making the blood-deprived tissues dead.
  • Gangrene Infection
    Gangrene infection is a life-threatening condition. Given below are its types and symptoms...
  • Gangrene Treatment
    Early gangrene treatment is necessary to prevent the risks of severe infection and localized spreading of the dead tissues. For treating gangrene, the doctor usually prescribes a complete antibiotic course and if necessary, surgical procedure for correcting the affected blood vessels.
  • Gangrene Symptoms
    Gangrene symptoms are manifested differently, based on which type of gangrene the patient is diagnosed with. Common symptoms of gangrene include localized skin discoloration, numbness, mild to severe pain and unusual fluid discharge from the affected body area.