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Symptoms
The symptoms depend on the location and cause of the gangrene. If the skin is involved, or the gangrene is close to t...
Causes
Gangrene happens when a body part loses its blood supply. This may happen from injury, an infection, or other causes....
Tests
The doctor may diagnose gangrene from a physical examination. In addition, the following tests and procedures may be ...
Treatments
Gangrene requires urgent evaluation and treatment. In general, dead tissue should be removed to allow healing of the ...
Complications
Complications depend on where in the body the gangrene is, how much gangrene there is, the cause of the gangrene, and...
Prevention
Gangrene may be prevented if it is treated before the tissue damage is irreversible. Wounds should be treated properl...
Doctor Specialties
Call your doctor immediately if: A wound does not heal or there are frequent sores in an area; An area of your skin t...
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