Gangrene details with type




 Gangrene-

Definition-

Gangrene refer to the death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow or bacterial infection.

causes-* infection

* tight bandage / plaster

* injury* heat /cold

* Obstructive in blood vessels 

ex. arteriosclerosis , thrombus formation , buerger's disease.


Type-

(1). Dry gangrene - It is characterised by dry and shrived skin ranging in color from brown to purple- blue to black.it occur due to blood vessel disease ex. atherosclerosis or arterial obstruction.

(2). Wet gangrene- Swelling , blistering and a wet appearance are common feature of wet gangrene.it can develop after a severe burn, frostbite or injury.it occur usually in diabetic patient who unknowingly injure a toe or foot.

(3). Gas gangrene- They affects deep muscle tissue.skin may become pale and purplish red colour.A bubbly appearance with the bacterium clostridium.


Management-


* Surgery ( removal of dead tissue )

* Antibiotics ( For reduce infection )

* Vasodilators ( To maintain circulation )

* Thrombolytics or platelets drug ex. aspirin


Prevention-

* Don't use tobacco

* Care for diabetes

* Loose weight

* Early detection

* Prevent infection.

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