What Is Gangrene?
9. Diagnosis
The symptoms of gangrene are often enough to give medical professionals a good idea of what the problem is. Regardless, it will still be necessary to perform tests to reach a confirmed diagnosis. This will often involve taking a sample of the affected tissues to look for signs of gangrene.
In addition, a blood sample can be taken to also look for symptoms that gangrene is present. It will also be important to look for the underlying cause, which will often mean scans to help look for issues with the patient’s circulation. The specific treatment will depend on what exactly is causing the gangrene.
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