It is important to get professional medical treatment for gangrene as soon as possible.The longer you wait, the less likely you will be to recover from gangrene.Doctors often treat gangrene by removing dead tissue that formed as a result of the condition, administering antibiotics, and using other therapies, such as oxygen therapy and maggot therapy.You will know what to expect when you are treated for gangrene.
Step 1: If you think you have dry gangrene, seek medical attention.
Gangrene can be caused by skin problems or changes, or by a condition called limb ischemia, in which the arteries to lower legs and feet are blocked.Professional medical treatment is required for all types of gangrene.If you suspect that you have dry gangrene, then you should call your doctor as soon as possible.There are some symptoms of dry gangrene, such as dry and shriveled skin, that can be easily removed.
Step 2: If you have gangrene, you should go to the emergency room.
If gangrene gets into your blood, it can be difficult to treat, as it is more likely to be accompanied by an infection.You may need immediate treatment for injuries that may cause wet gangrene.If you notice any of the following symptoms of wet gangrene, seek emergency medical treatment.
Step 3: It's a good idea to watch for severe symptoms.
If you find out that you have gangrene, there are some symptoms that may indicate that it has entered your blood and needs immediate medical attention.Go to the emergency room if you notice any of the following symptoms.A sudden change in body temperature Pain in your body Confusion and/or light-headedness
Step 4: Adhere to the instructions for taking antibiotics and other medications.
Your doctor may give you an antibiotic in the form of an IV or oral antibiotic as part of your treatment.When it comes to healing and preventing infections, blood sugar regulation and short term glycemic control are important.Follow your doctor's instructions for taking antibiotics and other drugs to treat your gangrene.If you have side effects or feel like you don't need the medication anymore, call your doctor.You should not stop taking antibiotics until you have taken the entire prescription.The infection may be harder to treat in the future if they aren't effective.
Step 5: Irrigation and debridement of wounds.
debridement is needed before any other work is done.Irrigation is needed to remove the load and loose material.A scalpel or scissors are used in debridement.Enzymatic debridement involves applying agents to a wound.
Step 6: Undergo oxygen therapy.
Oxygen therapy can help promote healing of damaged tissues.You will be placed in a chamber that is filled with oxygen.The higher concentration of oxygen in this chamber is thought to help you heal faster and more effectively.Oxygen therapy can help reduce the amount of tissue that needs to be removed.Oxygen therapy has been found to be very useful in the treatment of Clostridium species that cause gas gangrene, which is a form of the disease that develops inside the body.
Step 7: Take other therapies into account.
Acute and chronic wounds have been treated with biologic therapy such as maggot therapy.Potential treatments for wound management are being examined withombinant human growth factors.There are factors that include platelet-derived growth factor.One of these treatments could be recommended by your doctor.There is an open mind when it comes to maggot therapy.Gangrene is often treated with lab-raised maggots.Because they only eat dead tissue, they can be applied to the affected tissues and allowed to eat the dead skin.The process can help your body to heal and prevent infections.
Step 8: Discuss amputation with your doctor.
It is possible to remove the affected tissues from your body.Gangrene can cause further harm to the rest of your body and even death if not removed.In order to treat gangrene, your doctor may need to remove a finger, toe, foot, or limb.Even if interventions are successful in opening up an arteries and reestablishing blood flow to the affected area, the removal of dead tissues is still used for gangrene in almost every case.
Step 9: The condition that is causing gangrene should be treated.
Diabetes, peripheral artery disease, smoking, trauma, and Obesity are some of the causes of gangrene.It may be necessary to treat the underlying condition with medication or surgery in order to restore normal blood flow to the affected tissues.Discuss treatment options with your doctor.