Symptoms of Gangrene
There are numerous symptoms of gangrene, however the symptoms are different for each type of gangrene explained on the previous page. Find out about all symptoms for each type of gangrene below.
Wet Gangrene Symptoms
- Affected area becomes swollen and begins to decay
- Extremely painful
- Oozing puss
- Produces a foul smelling odor
- Becomes black
- Affected person develops a fever
Dry Gangrene Symptoms
- The affected area becomes cold and numb
- Initially, the affected area turns red
- It then develops a brown discolouration
- It then becomes black and shriveled
Gas Gangrene Symptoms
- The wound is infected
- A brown-red or bloody discharge may ooze from the affected tissue
- Gas produced by Clostridia may produce a crackling sensation when the affected area is touched
- Pain in the affected area is severe
- The affected person develops a fever
- Increased heart rate
- Rapid breathing if the toxins spread into the bloodstream