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Medical Conditions - Gangrene

Gangrene occurs when the death of body tissue results from a lack of blood flow or a severe bacterial infection. It commonly affects the legs and the arms, including the fingers and toes, but it can also occur in the organs and muscles.

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A person with diabetes has a wound in his toe that turned black. What should be done now?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query and acknowledge the picture attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

My wife has Raynaud's with pale violet and gangrene fingers. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are right in saying that she has the symptoms of Raynaud's with digital gangrene, which is ongoing.

Does diabetic leg swelling and infection need urgent tests?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. He needs to be seen by a podiatric surgeon or a surgeon who deals with foot care.

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What is the treatment for gangrene and lower limb blockage?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your health issues.

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Does the presence of adhesions indicate a recurrence of gangrene spread?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is most unlikely for gangrene to happen again.

My sister's palm is getting black and hard. Why?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Your sister may have impeding gangrene due to blocked blood vessels in her hand. She should undergo right upper limb arterial doppler.

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