A person has gangrene in their toe. Why would it be necessary to eliminate half their leg and not just the toe?

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This question was posed to the daughter of the person who had their leg taken half off. She responded that because he has diabetes they had to make sure the gangrene did not spread. My response was aren't there technological devices that would be able to determine if the gangrene spread to the leg so that if it didn't then half the leg would not have had to be eliminated?
I lost all the toes on one foot even though I had only injured 3 toes, I was informed that because of the gangrene and T2 diabetes they had to go back to viable flesh that would heal. Even after my surgery it took me another 4 ops and 4 months before the wound had healed completely. If they hadn't taken as much as they did chances are the wound would not have healed or infection would take over again. Not the best option but the alternative is worse.  (+ info)

Poor circulation and Dry Gangrene associated with Diabetes?

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If poor circulation is caught early, can Dry Gangrene be prevented? What if there is poor circulation, and numbness in the leg..is there anything that can be done to prevent the onset of Gangrene in the foot? If so how promptly should the condition be treated?
First...Yes, if caught early poor circulation does not always lead to gangrenous changes in the feet. Make sure you avoid trauma to the feet. Get properly fitted for shoes by a professional shoe salesman. Explain the diabetes. Dont stick your foot in water until you check it with your elbow. If it is too hot and you have no feeling in the feet, you can burn them easily. Eat right, manage your sugars. Aim for a Hgb A1c of 5 or less. If you notice a sore or ulcer on your foot/leg, get treatment immediately. Dont delay treatment for anything. High blood sugars attack the end arteries in the feet, kidneys and eyes.  (+ info)

Can new skin grow back after gangrene?

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My dad has gangrene on his big toe due to circulation problems. Surgery was done for the circulation, and the circulation is better. The doctors said that the dead skin on his big toe will eventually fall off like a scab~however, I was wondering if new skin will grow replacing the dead skin?
It depends on the size of the gangrenous patch and how deep it goes.

Also, even after improving circulation, it can be hard for the blood to get out to the toe. The arteries in the foot aren't big.

If there's enough blood, the bad skin will fall off and new skin will eventually replace it.

If not, the toe may have to be removed.  (+ info)

Is there a cure 4 Gangrene n at what stage n what treatment. Is it the same 4 animals?

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I am an animal lover. I have a case of a stray male kitten having initial stage of gangrene in its rt. paw. Vets first advised amputation, but 4 a stray animal if it can be avoided.
Some yrs ago I had a case of a Bob cat developed gangrene which one night he very bravely tore it off leaving his bones bare. I dressed it n took care, but don't know ultimately what hapened as I moved out.
An emergency operation to explore or remove dead tissue
Amputating the affected body part
Repeated operations to remove dead tissue (debridement)
An operation to improve blood supply to the area
Antibiotics
Treatment in the intensive care unit (for severely ill patients)  (+ info)

how many years of smoking does it take until you get gangrene?

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in science we're learning about drugs and the teacher said that if you smoke for a long time you get gangrene.
my dad has smoked for 43 years and the only signs of illness he has is diabetes and blackish teeth.
Gangrene can result from constricted blood flow to the feet and toes, caused by smoking! It can take years but I know a smoker who got it age 50. Discolored fingers/teeth, lung cancer, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, heart disease, bad breath, body odor, mouth cancer, throat cancer, infertility, erectile dysfunction and cancer in any part of the body: these are also possible results of smoking. Not everyone gets them all, and sometimes it takes years to get them, but smokers get lots more of them than non-smokers. Try to convince your dad to quit if he wants to see his grandchildren grow up.  (+ info)

If you have dry gangrene in on one toe, is it ok to let it amputate itself?

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My father's doctor diagnose him with dry gangrene in his second toe and his doctor told him no surgery was need it. He said that the toe would amputate itself in about 5 or 6 months.
Sounds like the doc is right. Check the article below. Sorry to hear about your dad.
Dry gangrene is caused by a reduction of blood flow through the arteries. It appears gradually and progresses slowly. In most people, the affected part does not become infected. In this type of gangrene, the tissue becomes cold and black, begins to dry, and eventually sloughs off. Dry gangrene is commonly seen in people with blockage of arteries (arteriosclerosis) resulting from increased cholesterol levels, diabetes, cigarette smoking, and genetic and other factors.  (+ info)

How can i prevent my feet from getting swollen/gangrene?

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i have a spinal cord injury, so my feet have bad circulation and blood flow :( i dont want them to get amputated or anything, i want them to stay normal so i can walk.is there any techniques or pills i could take to get the blood flow better so my feet stop swelling?
Usually to reduce swelling in the feet & ankles due to poor circulation, diuretics are given. It will make you pee more, but will reduce the swelling.
I would speak to your MD or pharmacist to ask about compression socks (or "diabetic socks") which are tight to help the blood flow up from the feet, increasing your circulation.
When you can, elevate your feet above the level of your heart...it will reduce the swelling.
You might also try physical therapy to improve your circulation.

My best to you.  (+ info)

How can you reverse gangrene?

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How can you reverse gangrene?
How effective is "Clear-G formula"
Who has used it?
"Clear-G" a nutritional supplement being advertised on the internet that is said to save gangrenous limbs. There are pictures and testimonies. Because this product is so expensive, I wonder about it. ($149.00 + $48 shipping). Has anyone ever used it? Is there a web site where I can check into the legitimacy of this company?
Naturally, the best thing is prevention. But in the event that you've already got it, the best thing to do is keep your blood sugar in as close to the normal range as possible and follow my suggestions below....  (+ info)

How long does it take for the effects of a gangrene infection to set in?

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Hi JOA

Here is a remedy I used to heal my friends foot with gangrene. It might sound extreme, but it;s not when the other option was lose half your foot. Story on the bottom

Here is the best remedy/cure you can use. It's called hydrotherapy. Using hot and cold water to generate blood circulation where the body needs it most. THis process has been used for thousands of years and proved to be one of the most productive. Hot water brings blood to the surface and cold water surpresses it downward, in turn generating new blood cells into the diseased part of the body. Ideally, you also want to use pressure (like strong showerheads) to penetrate the body's depths for quicker results. Also intaking cayenne pepper is the internal king circulator. Moves blood like no other.



I would start by getting a bucket of hot water (hot as you can take it) and an ice filled bucket of water. Just go back and forth with each bucket about a minute each. Do this 10 times or so. Do this 2-3 times a day for as long as it takes to heal.
You could use the shower for this method with the hot and cold water, but most people wont do that.

Here is more information about Hydrotherapy and some testimonials for curing big diseases.



How you can use hydrotherapy at home to SPEED - UP any cure.

The best and cheapest thing any human can do to cure their disease is use water therapy.

You need to do two basic things :

1) Apply hot and cold water, as hot as possible and as cold as you can get it, to a diseased area.

2) Take hot and cold showers, or a hot shower, then jump in a bathtub of ice-cold water, or water with 20 - 40 pounds of ice in it.

The purpose of these two techniques is not torture. It is to BLAST blood into sick areas that are not getting enough blood. Until you do that, expect to stay sick.

There was one man who tired the programs for skin cancer, and they did not work. But he omitted one thing: the hot and cold showers. As soon as he did them, his skin cancer went away.

Simple Rules : For those who are frail, use common sense and start slowly. For instance, on babies, use warm water and cool water. Obviously, be gentle.

To get the most results, work yourself up to using as hot as you can stand it - without burning your skin - and as cold as you can stand it. When I do it at home, I don’t just use cold water. I found it works much better with bags of ice.

You do this at least twice a day. Once is a hot and cold shower, perhaps three of them if you are real sick. You do seven repetitions of hot and cold. If your shower doesn’t get real cold, use ice cubes in a bathtub. If you don’t have a bathtub, perhaps rub yourself with a wet, icy towel. Do your best.

Then, always use hot and cold directly on the sick or injured area - not just all over. This is essential.

For the cayenne oil, here is a simple formula.

A Formula for a cayenne heating oil.

Here is a formula anyone can make.

In a glass jar with a tight leakproof lid, place...

5 tablespoons of the HOTTEST cayenne powder you can find (over 250,000 heat units is suggested.) 20 ounces of Jojoba, Olive or Almond oil.

Make it on the New Moon and let it sit until the Full Moon, making sure to shake it every day. On the Full Moon, press or strain off the liquid.

Caution, this can be extremely hot. Start with a little and work your way up in amount.

Common mistakes made by readers who try hydrotherapy.

Due to timidity, readers under use this treatment. They don’t do it often enough, and they don’t do it strong enough. They don’t like to shiver, or they find it uncomfortable. Forget that. To me, continued sickness is more uncomfortable.

For example, when you are really ill, people should do hot and cold showers as much as 30 minutes a day, three times a day, 2 minutes cold and 5 minutes hot.

For people less ill, try 15 minutes once a day, 7 repetitions each of hot and cold.

Use your imagination. One reader saved his wife from a colon operation by using extremely hot and cold wet towels, back and forth, over her intestinal area.

For people with heart problems.

You can put really hot water, in the shower, or with hot towels, right on the chest, and then alternate with ice cold water or ice, and then go back and forth for seven times.

Start mild, depending on the person’s strength and vitality. Do not overshock them when they are weak. Use good judgement in everything. You can add hydrotherapy to the herbal compresses for serious heart disorders.

Hydrotherapy cured GANGRENE.

Several months ago, a man in the South had gangrene developing. He is an older man, a diabetic. His doctor said if it wasn’t better in days, his right foot was coming off.

He took 6-8 teaspoons a day of extra-extra hot cayenne pepper, in divided doses day and night. He took them in a cold beverage, or it is too hot to get down. The powder form of cayenne is what he used, never capsules. Forget capsules.

Then, he filled two large buckets, one with hot water and one with ice water. He did this and went back and forth. Then he applied a cayenne heating oil to the sick area when he was done. His leg healed, all signs of gangrene are gone.

What he could have done, if he needed to, was to add herbs to the treatment. Here is what can be done, for those who need to know.

Fill a large tub with hot water, add 4 ounces of cayenne pepper powder, 4 ounces of Ginger root powder, and 4 ounces of mustard seed powder. Put these herbs in a dish towel, tie it closed, and put it in the bath like a big tea bag. You will see the water turn orange.

Then, fill a large bucket with cold water plus 10 pounds or more of ice in it. Plastic garbage bins and wash baskets work well for this. Put the leg, or whatever, into the very hot bath for 5 to 10 minutes and then immediately into the cold for at least 2 minutes, but 5 to 8 minutes is much better. Do at least 5 repetitions of this.

A Final word

One of the things that helps out a lot of you reading these old documents and realizing that even if you go to the extreme, you won’t be reaching what was done a hundred years ago.

As far out as it appears you are not even approaching the intensity of what the old healers knew they had to do.

These old people had no choice. It didn’t seem to extreme because, to them, it was much more extreme to die. So nothing they did seemed extreme.

Again, it is more powerful than herbs - because it is the therapy that gets the herbs through the blood to the sick area.

Best of health to you  (+ info)

what can be done for an ulcerated toe with possibility of gangrene?

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It has a bad smell.
if there is gangrene, the toe has to be amputated. If this isn't done immediately gangrene can spread into the leg (which will have to be amputated) and eventually get into the blood which could lead to death.   (+ info)

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