An untreated bacterial infection can cause gangrene. Without a proper blood supply, cells can't survive, and tissue dies. It also provides the immune system with antibodies to fight infections. The blood provides oxygen and nutrients to the body.
Gangrene often affects the fingers or toes. The lack of blood flow causes tissue to die. Gangrene occurs when blood flow to a certain area of the body is interrupted.
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Skin changes - including discoloration, warmth, swelling, blisters or lesions - that won't go away.Call your health care provider immediately if you have persistent, unexplained pain in any area of your body along with one or more of the following signs and symptoms: Gangrene is a serious condition and needs emergency treatment. Fever, although some people may have a body temperature lower than 98.6 F (37 C).Signs and symptoms of septic shock include: If the germs that caused the gangrene spread through the body, a condition called septic shock can occur. If gangrene affects tissues beneath the surface of your skin, such as gas gangrene or internal gangrene, you may also have a low-grade fever and generally feel unwell.
Skin that feels cool or cold to the touch.A foul-smelling discharge leaking from a sore.Sudden, severe pain followed by a feeling of numbness.Changes in skin color - ranging from pale gray to blue, purple, black, bronze or red.When gangrene affects the skin, signs and symptoms may include:
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