10 Gangrene Symptoms
7. Numbness
Numbness refers to a loss of sensation in a body part. In many conditions it can be also associated with a pins-and-needles or burning sensation. Importantly, this symptom is not specific for gangrene. As mentioned previously, pain can occur with the onset of gangrene in a tissue. However, as gangrene progresses the nerves that provide sensation to the affected region are also damaged.
Eventually, the nerves in the gangrenous area die, and, as a result, the person will experience numbness. Moreover, the sensation may impair the normal movement of the extremity. In dry gangrene, numbness can be accompanied by changes in color (i.e. purple, black), texture (i.e. dry, hard), and temperature of the tissue.
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