Gangrene
Gangrene Symptoms & Signs
The symptoms depend on the location and cause of the gangrene. If the affected area involves the skin or is close to the skin, the symptoms may include:
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Discoloration (blue or black if skin is affected; red or bronze if the affected area is beneath the skin)
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Loss of sensation (which may occur after severe pain in the area)
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Foul-smelling discharge
If the affected area is internal (such as gangrene of the gallbladder or gas gangrene), the symptoms may include:
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Persistent or severe pain
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Fever
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Gas in tissues beneath the skin
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General ill feeling
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Septic shock
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