What Is Gangrene?
5. Physical Causes
There are numerous potential causes of gangrene. In dry gangrene in particular, it tends to be down to some form of injury that blocks the flow of blood to certain parts of the body. This usually happens in the extremities. Dry gangrene in particular is a potential complication of surgery so it is wise to look out for the signs after an operation.
Another relatively common cause is frostbite, and some people will lose fingers and/or toes if they don’t keep their extremities will protected from the cold. Injury that crushes bodily tissues is another potential cause, while excessive alcohol and drug use is another.
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