Gangrene
Gangrene results from lack of blood circulation to the tissue, resulting in lack of oxygen delivered to the site, causing death and decay of the tissues. There are generally 2 types of gangrene, wet (caused by bacterial infection) and dry (no infection). In most cases, wet gangrene is more urgent, than dry gangrene, as wet gangrene can spread quickly. Some of the common causes of gangrene includes diabetes, arteriosclerosis, tobacco abuse, burns and frostbite.
Treatment of gangrene involves surgical removal of the dead tissue, If infection is present, antibiotics may be prescribed.
Gangrene results from lack of blood circulation to the tissue, resulting in lack of oxygen delivered to the site, causing death and decay of the tissues. There are generally 2 types of gangrene, wet (caused by bacterial infection) and dry (no infection). In most cases, wet gangrene is more urgent, than dry gangrene, as wet gangrene can spread quickly. Some of the common causes of gangrene includes diabetes, arteriosclerosis, tobacco abuse, burns and frostbite.
Treatment of gangrene involves surgical removal of the dead tissue, If infection is present, antibiotics may be prescribed.