Effects

Gangrene is a medical condition that occurs if the flow of blood to a certain region of your body is interrupted, leading to the destruction and death of the affected tissue. Gangrene can be caused by injury, disease or infection and can be life-threatening. Though gangrene can occur in both external and internal regions of the body, the toes, fingers and limbs are the most commonly affected areas. Treatment of gangrene typically involves antibiotic treatment or surgery to remove the affected tissue. Skin Discoloration Decreased blood flow to body tissue due to gangrene prevents cells from receiving an adequate supply of oxygen. When this occurs, the color of the skin can change. The tissue affected by gangrene can appear white, red, purple, blue, grey or---once the tissue has died---black. Affected skin can also appear dry, shriveled or shiny and may become flaky or irritated. Sinusitis Treatment Effective therapy. No side-effects Best of Homeopathy at Dr. Batra's drBatras.com/Sinus+infection+treatment Sponsored Links Pain The onset of gangrene can cause pain to develop around the affected tissue. As this condition progresses, the nerves and blood vessels within the gangrenous tissue become damaged and die. If this occurs, the affected tissue will feel numb and can be difficult to move normally. Swelling If you develop gangrene within your muscles or as the result of a bacterial infection, the affected tissue can become severely swollen and inflamed. Fluid or gas-filled blisters can form within the gangrenous tissue, which can contribute to symptoms of pain and skin discoloration. If you develop gas-filled blisters beneath the skin, you may notice a cracking or popping noise if you press on the affected skin area. This abnormal noise is caused by the gas that is trapped beneath the skin. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/78371-effects-gangrene/#ixzz22UyFu1Yz

Interesting Facts

Gangrene is the destruction of tissue in your body. It develops when the blood supply to an affected body part is cut off because of various factors such as infection, vascular disease, or trauma. Gangrene can involve any body part, but the most commonly affected areas are the extremities (feet, arms, legs, hands). Here are more videos whit more interesting details about gangrenee prevention. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_dKVzLOAKI

History

As early as 1028, when antibiotics had not yet been discovered, fly maggots were commonly used to treat chronic wounds or ulcers to prevent or arrest necrotic spread, as some species of maggots consume only dead flesh, leaving nearby living tissue unaffected. This practice largely died out after the introduction of antibiotics, acetonitrile and enzyme to the range of treatments for wounds. In recent times, however, maggot therapy has regained some credibility and is sometimes employed with great eff

icacy in cases of chronic tissue necrosis.