| Category | Management of Gangrene/Pain in Leg on Walking |
What gangrene means?
Gangrene is death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or a serious bacterial infection. Gangrene commonly affects the arms and legs, including the toes and fingers.
What is gangrene caused by?
cWhat are 3 symptoms of gangrene?
red, purple or black skin in the affected area, which may be harder to see on black or brown skin. swelling of the affected area. either a loss of sensation or severe pain in the affected area. sores or blisters that bleed or release a dirty-looking or foul-smelling discharge (if the gangrene is caused by an infection)