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Any part of the body where tissue is without enough blood to function properly.

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What part of the body can you get gangrene?

Gangrene can affect any part of the body where blood flow is restricted, leading to tissue death. It commonly occurs in the extremities such as fingers, toes, arms, and legs. Organs like the intestines can also be affected by a type of gangrene called internal gangrene.


What can happen to parts of your body from very serious frostbite?

It is possible, but blood loss is accompanied by gangrene.


Is there any treatment for gangrene affected body beside amputation?

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Can Peripheral vascular disease cause gangrene?

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