Gangrene is caused by lack of blood flow to a part of the body. When it occurs, the part of the body not receiving blood begins to rot and decay. It can be quite dangerous, because when it occurs part of your body is already dead. If the rotting flesh is still attached to your body, toxins produced from decaying flesh can travel through the body and cause infection. In addition, some cases of gangrene are caused by diseases that could have other adverse effects.
Dry gangrene doesn't
what does gangrene look like? is it a dangerous disease to get over? how likely is it to get gangrene???
The scientific name for gangrene is "necrosis." Gangrene occurs when there is death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow or infection.
i died from gangrene but i am still alive
No. Gangrene is the name of a disease.
Gas Gangrene is in the air if not on your body
Gangrene can be caused by frostbite, so yes, people who suffer frostbite could develop gangrene.
Gangrene is cause by a genetic attack of birth. Suckers
If a wound is left untreated, it can turn to gangrene.
The medical term for gangrene is necrosis.
The scientific name for gas gangrene is Clostridial myonecrosis, caused by Clostridium bacteria.
It is possible, but blood loss is accompanied by gangrene.