Gangrene Causes & Reasons

Neu Starten

Ad Html Headline Ad Text Headline

Ad Label Ad Html Description Ad Text Description

Determine your risk of now. Restart test

Caution! In case of an emergency:

Seek emergency care

Caution! In case of an emergency: Seek emergency care

Hi, I'm Symptoma.

Gangrene Symptom Checker: Possible causes include Raynaud Syndrome. Check the full list of possible causes and conditions now! Talk to our Chatbot to narrow down your search.

For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript.

How to enable JavaScript?

Possible Causes

Raynaud Syndrome

I99 Diseases of the circulatory system › I70-I79 Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries › I73- Other peripheral vascular diseases › Raynaud's syndrome without gangrene [icd10data.com]

Gangrene Other names Gangrenous necrosis Dry gangrene affecting the toes as a result of peripheral artery disease Specialty Infectious disease, surgery Symptoms Change in [en.wikipedia.org]

The only treatment available for gangrene is amputation, resulting in permanent disability. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Show info

Raynaud Disease

[…] of the toes Gangrene of the fingertips Extreme constriction of blood vessels (peripheral) Tissue hypoxia Skin, muscle, and tissue atrophy Ulceration Ischemic gangrene Raynaud [disability-benefits-help.org]

These sores may progress to gangrene. In rare cases, gangrene may lead to finger amputation. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

The condition is primarily considered benign and in very rare circumstance will the spasm lead to tissue loss (ulceration or gangrene). [evergreenhealth.com]

Show info

Peripheral Neuropathy

The development of gas gangrene coupled with Charcot neuroarthropathic changes ultimately resulted in a potentially life-saving transmetatarsal (TMT) amputation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gangrene If you do develop a wound infection in one of your feet as a result of peripheral neuropathy, there's a risk this could lead to gangrene (death of part of the skin [nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk]

This can lead to gangrene (tissue death) if untreated, and in severe cases may mean the affected foot has to be amputated. [nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk]

Show info

Hernia

551 Other hernia of abdominal cavity with gangrene 551.0 Femoral hernia with gangrene 551.00 Femoral hernia with gangrene, unilateral or unspecified (not specified as recurrent [icd9data.com]

553- 553 Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene 553.0 Femoral hernia without mention of obstruction or gangrene 553.00 Femoral hernia [icd9data.com]

552 Other hernia of abdominal cavity with obstruction but without mention of gangrene 552.0 Femoral hernia with obstruction 552.00 Femoral hernia with obstruction, unilateral [icd9data.com]

Show info

Thrombosis

Examinations after death have shown that thrombosis exists for some distance around the gangrenous mass. [thesaurus.com]

Venous gangrene may result. Infection rarely develops in venous clots. [merckmanuals.com]

[…] aortic atheroscloeric plaques – small pieces of atheromatous material break off and cause small artery occlusions à strokes, acute renal failure, “blue toe syndrome,” ulcers/gangrene [errolozdalga.com]

Show info

Arteriosclerosis

BACKGROUND: Guillotine below-knee amputation (BKA) for wet gangrene is an unfortunate complication of poorly controlled diabetes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Arteriosclerosis obliterans resulted in serious lower extremity gangrene. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In severe arteriosclerosis the affected extremity may develop gangrene. In these cases amputation may be necessary. [medrounds.org]

Show info

Erysipelas

The most common complications of erysipelas include abscess, gangrene, and thrombophlebitis. [symptoma.com]

1 n an acute streptococcal infection characterized by deep-red inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes Type of: Saint Anthony's fire any of several inflammatory or gangrenous [vocabulary.com]

Complications of erysipelas may include the following: Gangrene/amputation Chronic edema Scarring Bacteremia sepsis Scarlet fever Pneumonia Abscess [1, 11] Embolism Meningitis [emedicine.medscape.com]

Show info

Carbuncle

Clinical examination showed red, swollen, painful carbuncle with gangrenous patch at the centre and multiple pus points (figure 1). [casereports.bmj.com]

Amorpha fruticosa L. 61 Qu X...Jia Y 24146475 2013 44 Granulicatella adiacens--an unusual causative agent for carbuncle. 61 Swain B...Otta S 23455831 2012 45 Fournier's gangrene [malacards.org]

Carbuncle, also called as infective gangrene of skin and subcutaneous tissue, is most commonly caused by S. aureus that usually starts as a furuncle/boil around the root of [casereports.bmj.com]

Show info

Diabetic Angiopathy

Citation "E11.52 - Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Diabetic Peripheral Angiopathy With Gangrene." [unboundmedicine.com]

Short description: Type 2 diabetes w diabetic peripheral angiopath w/o gangrene The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM E11.51 became effective on October 1, 2019. [icd10data.com]

ALMAG is used as required part of the complex therapy of angiopathy in the pre-gangrene period. [almagia.com]

Show info

Arterial Embolism

Twelve patients did not present until the affected limb(s) were in established gangrene. Thirty-two embolectomies were performed on 25 patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She developed gangrene in her right hand, which had progressed to the point that amputation was necessary by the time the gastrointestinal surgeon had consulted the Department [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Fulminant infection of the lower limbs developed that led to gangrene and multiple organ failure, and the patient died 8 days after the operation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Show info

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

E10.52 Type 1 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy with gangrene E10.59 Type 1 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications E10.6 Type 1 diabetes [icd10data.com]

Left untreated, a simple sore can lead to gangrene. Amputation may be necessary. Kidney disease (nephropathy) — High blood sugar can damage the kidneys. [drugs.com]

[…] large vessels is usually seen in the coronary arteries, cerebral arteries, and arteries of the lower extremities and can eventually lead to myocardial infarction, stroke, or gangrene [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Show info

Embolism

It is often due to embolism of infective material, gangrenous matter, etc. [thesaurus.com]

brain) 434.1 choroidal (anterior) 433.8 communicating posterior 433.8 coronary (see also Infarct, myocardium) 410.9 extremity 444.22 hypophyseal 433.8 mesenteric (with gangrene [icd9data.com]

Embolism plays an important part in determining one form of gangrene, as has already been described. [thesaurus.com]

Show info

Ischemic Ulcer

Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is defined by the presence of ischemic rest pain, gangrene, or ischemic ulcers. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Affected patients presents with imminent or actual tissue loss in form of ischemic ulcers or gangrene. [freethesaurus.com]

They may result in loss of digits as a result of gangrene. Synonym: arterial ulcer References in periodicals archive ? [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Show info

Clostridium Infection

Septic abortion Clinically it appears similar to gas gangrene, now rare in UK with the legalisation of abortions. [patient.info]

Like its cousins, the Clostridia that cause tetanus, botulism, and gas gangrene, C. diff passes through a life cycle in which the actively dividing form transforms itself [health.harvard.edu]

See separate Gas Gangrene article. Tetanus Caused by Clostridium tetani. See separate Tetanus and Tetanus Vaccination article. [patient.info]

Show info

Lower Extremity Arteriosclerosis

Approximate Synonyms Atherosclerosis of left leg native artery with gangrene Gangrene of left lower limb due to atherosclerosis ICD-10-CM I70.262 is grouped within Diagnostic [icd10data.com]

I urge you to write in the newspaper, how else can you heal this terrible disease like gangrene. [lecheniebolezni.com]

I70.261 Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, right leg I70.262 Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, left leg I70.263 [icd10coded.com]

Show info

Bacterial Infections

Patient.co.uk www.patient.co.uk 2 HONcode - Augmentin Oral Reviews and User Ratings: Effectiveness, Ease of Use, and Satisfaction www.webmd.com 4 Fournierâ s Gangrene - Urologic [hon.ch]

[…] syndrome Toxic shock syndrome Tropical pyomyositis Botryomycosis (pyoderma vegetans) Streptococcus pyogenes Cellulitis Erysipelas Impetigo Necrotising fasciitis Infectious gangrene [dermnetnz.org]

[…] gangrenosum Calymmatobacterium granulomatis, the cause of granuloma inguinale Bacillus anthracis, the cause of anthrax Clostridium perfringens and other species cause gas gangrene [dermnetnz.org]

Show info

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Fournier's gangrene (FG) is known as a rapidly progressing necrotizing fasciitis arising from genitourinary and colorectal infections. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gas gangrene Seventeen studies on gas gangrene were identified, 4 retrospective comparison studies and 13 case series. [cms.gov]

Skin Burns Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, is a type of treatment used to speed up healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, gangrene, stubborn wounds, and infections in which [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Show info

Phlegmasia Alba Dolens

Ischemia with progression to gangrene are potential consequences. [en.wikipedia.org]

The end stage is represented by venous gangrene and shock. Arterial pulses in the affected limb are weak or absent at this stage. [symptoma.com]

Without established gangrene, these phases are reversible if proper measures are taken. [emedicine.com]

Show info

Intestinal Obstruction

During surgery, a small bowel gangrene caused by an ileo-ileal knot was found. The gangrenous segment was resected, and primary anastomosis was performed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A report of a case of entrapment of the jejunum in the femoral ring, which did not cause the gangrene, but symptoms of mechanical obstruction, is presented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Out of the 31 patients, 15 with gangrenous small bowel had to undergo intestinal resection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Show info

Intussusception

He was referred to pediatric surgical department and underwent laparotomy confirming ileocecal intussusception with resection of gangrenous part of his large and small bowel [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

If this is not treated quickly, it can lead to bowel gangrene. Gangrene can cause tissue in the intestinal wall to die. [cancercarewny.com]

The telescoping segment obstructs the intestine and ultimately impairs blood flow to the intussuscepting segment (see Figure: Intussusception. ), causing ischemia, gangrene [msdmanuals.com]

Show info

Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens

OBJECTIVE: Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) and venous gangrene are limb and life-threatening conditions of iliofemoral acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Surgical thrombectomy is the recommended treatment in venous gangrene. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Keywords: Phlegmasia cerulea dolens, Venous gangrene of the lower extremities Download: PDF [jmatonline.com]

Show info

Umbilical Hernia

Gangrenous retrocolic appendix mimicking incarcerated umbilical hernia is rare. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

551 Other hernia of abdominal cavity with gangrene 551.0 Femoral hernia with gangrene 551.00 Femoral hernia with gangrene, unilateral or unspecified (not specified as recurrent [icd9data.com]

553- 553 Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene 553.0 Femoral hernia without mention of obstruction or gangrene 553.00 Femoral hernia [icd9data.com]

Show info

Necrotizing Fasciitis

Necrotizing fasciitis w gangrene due to infectious organism Necrotizing fasciitis with gangrene Clinical Information A fulminating bacterial infection of the deep layers [icd9data.com]

The patient was hospitalized for peristomal gangrene with necrotizing fasciitis. Emergency action was taken to resolve the parietal gangrene. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Later, "hospital gangrene" became more commonly used. [en.wikipedia.org]

Show info

Diabetic Ulcer

KEYWORDS: diabetic complications; diabetic gangrene; diabetic patients; diabetic skin ulcer; podiatrist [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of forefoot Local vs. larger amputation Grade 5 Extensive Gangrene Amputation Brodsky Depth-Ischemia Classification and Treatment Depth Classification Definition Treatment [orthobullets.com]

Abstract We aimed to prepare guidelines for the management of diabetic ulcer/gangrene with emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of skin symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Show info

Appendicitis

During surgery, a 2.5 cm gallstone impacted at the base of the cecal appendix was found as the cause of a gangrenous appendicitis and obstruction; a choledochal-duodenal fistula [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intraoperative findings revealed an inflamed gangrenous appendix with focal perforation and impacted fecaliths. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Code I96 Gangrene, not elsewhere classified 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Billable/Specific Code Applicable To Gangrenous cellulitis Type 1 Excludes gangrene in atherosclerosis [icd10data.com]

Show info

Calcinosis Cutis

In very rare cases, Calcinosis Cutis can cause gangrene due to blockage of blood flow. [epainassist.com]

[…] especially when there is secondary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism Painful violaceous lesions, most common on the trunk and extremities, which may progress to form ulcers and gangrene [dermpedia.org]

In extremely rare instances, there is development of gangrene. How is Calcinosis Cutis Diagnosed? [epainassist.com]

Show info

Retrocecal Appendicitis

The shoot is gangrenous, it is located retrotsekalno in infiltrate, highly spread on a back parietal peritoneum. [infomeds.net]

Five of the twelve appendices were either gangrenous or perforated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The pathology result was gangrenous appendicitis. In the literature, there is no similar case of appendicitis with hepatic adhesions. [turkjsurg.com]

Show info

Pyoderma Gangrenosum

We report a young female who presented with saddle-nose and bilateral cauliflower ear deformities along with pyoderma gangrenosum-like ulcers, digital gangrene and pulselessness [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

gangrene of certain specified sites - see Alphabetical Index gas gangrene ( A48.0 ) pyoderma gangrenosum ( L88 ) Type 2 Excludes gangrene in diabetes mellitus ( E08-E13 with [icd10data.com]

not elsewhere classified 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Applicable To Gangrenous cellulitis Type 1 Excludes gangrene in atherosclerosis of native arteries of [icd10data.com]

Show info

Venous Thrombosis

Although surgery may be required when venous gangrene of the intestine occurs, early diagnosis may allow successful conservative management with anticoagulation. [casesjournal.biomedcentral.com]

In severe cases, phlegmasia cerulea dolens or gangrene may be observed. [symptoma.com]

Venous gangrene may result. Infection rarely develops in venous clots. [merckmanuals.com]

Show info

Thromboangiitis Obliterans

Human disease Buerger's disease Presenile gangrene Presenile gangrene (disorder) Thromboangiitis obliterans (disorder) Thromboangiitis obliterans NOS (disorder) Thromboangiitis [wikidata.org]

Presenile gangrene (disorder) Thromboangiitis obliterans (disorder) Thromboangiitis obliterans NOS (disorder) Thromboangiitis obliterans [Buerger's disease] Thromboangiitis [wikidata.org]

[…] disease] Thromboangiitis obliterans BUERGER DISEASE edit Language Label Description Also known as English thromboangiitis obliterans Human disease Buerger's disease Presenile gangrene [wikidata.org]

Show info

⚕ Symptoma®️ is a digital health assistant but no replacement for the opinion and judgement of medical professionals. By using this website you fully understand and accept that it shall not be used as a diagnostic system for decision-making. It absolutely must not be used to obtain, replace or overrule a clinical diagnosis by a healthcare professional. It is always for the medical professional to make the final diagnosis. The medical information provided on this website is of a general nature and can not substitute for the advice of a medical professional (for example, a qualified doctor or physician)! Information from the internet could and should NOT be solely used to offer or render a medical opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine.