Gangrene

Gangrene

Gangrene

  • Gangrene is defined as a condition in which the tissues of the body die, and eventually decompose due to insufficient oxygen.
  • Gangrene is sometimes produced by the skin’s capacity; the areas where oxygen is not reached reach the rest of the body.
  • The patient feels severe pain and numbness as a result of the death of the flesh at him, and once his death slowly turns to dark color.

The wet gangrene

  • Wet gangrene occurs as a result of injuries and injuries that are exposed to pollution and infection.
  • Infection prevents blood flow in the veins, depriving the area of ​​the blood it needs, and oxygen.
  • The loss of oxygen affects the affected organ, leading to the spread of the infection and its strengthening in the organ.
  • The person suffering from the wet gangrene suffers from severe pain that worsens when he touches the affected area as a result of swelling.
  • The color of infected tissue changes when the disease spreads; it usually turns from pink to dark red, then gray or purple.
  • If it is not treated, wet gangrene can lead to shock and sudden death within days.
  • This type of gangrene can be avoided by thoroughly cleaning wounds.

Dry gangrene

  • Dry bacterial infection caused dry gangrene.
  • The cessation of blood or lack of permeability and tissue deprivation of oxygen to the bacterial infection causing gangrene.
  • Low blood flow within the tissues results from an injury, atherosclerosis, poor circulation, diabetes, or blockage of blood vessels.
  • Dry gangrene usually occurs in the foot and fingers.
  • There are several symptoms accompany the disease, including: severe pain and painful, and the low heat of the affected area, and pale color.