The following symptoms and complaints may indicate gangrene: Leading symptoms Mummification, drying, shrinkage of the tissue in dry gangrene. Foul infection of the mummified, drying, shrinking areas in moist gangrene.
The therapy of gangrene depends on the cause. If the cause of gangrene is an arterial circulatory disorder, its treatment is the first priority. General measures Immobilization of the affected limb and antiseptic measures (medicines used topically to prevent wound infection). Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use). Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol … Gangrene: Therapy
Pathogenesis (development of disease) Gangrene results from ischemia (reduced blood flow) or thermal/mechanical damage. Etiology (causes) Disease-related causes. Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Gangrene associated with diabetes mellitus Skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99) Pyoderma gangraenosum (synonym: ulcerative dermatitis) – painful disease of the skin in which ulceration or ulceration (ulceration or ulceration) and gangrene … Gangrene: Causes
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes [Leading symptoms of dry gangrene: Mummification Shrinkage of the tissue Drying] [Leading symptom in wet gangrene: putrid infection of the mummified, dry, shrunken areas]. [in … Gangrene: Examination
Laboratory parameters of 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein). Fasting glucose (fasting blood sugar) Blood cultures (including antibiogram), swabs from drains, etc.
Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. X-ray of the affected region of the body Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – for basic diagnostics. X-ray of the thorax (X-ray thorax / chest), in … Gangrene: Diagnostic Tests
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of gangrene. Family history Are there any diseases in your family that are common? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints). Are you experiencing pain? If yes, when does the pain … Gangrene: Medical History
Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Gangrene in diabetes mellitus Skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99) Pyoderma gangraenosum (synonym: ulcerative dermatitis) – painful disease of the skin in which ulceration or ulceration (ulceration or ulceration) and gangrene (death of the skin) occur over a large area, usually in one spot Cardiovascular system (I00-I99). Gangrene associated with … Gangrene: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by gangrene: Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Sepsis (blood poisoning) Further Amputation of the affected area
