What Is Gas Gangrene?
8. Can Lifestyle Changes Help Prevent Gangrene?
While making certain lifestyle changes does not necessarily prevent gas gangrene, it can reduce a person’s risk of developing it. In addition to practicing proper hygiene when addressing wounds, individuals can better manage existing health conditions, such as atrial disease and diabetes.
Smoking increases a person’s risk of developing gas gangrene. As a result, quitting smoking and avoiding tobacco products can lower a person’s risk. So, too, can maintaining a proper weight; eating plenty of lean proteins, whole grains and veggies; and exercising regularly.
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