Gangrene Symptoms

• Dry gangrene:
  
  
  • The affected area becomes cold and numb.
    
    
  • Initially, the affected area becomes red.
    
    
  • Then, it develops a brown discoloration.
    
    
  • Finally, it becomes black and shriveled.
  
  
• Wet or moist gangrene:
  
  
  • The affected area becomes swollen and decays.
    
    
  • It is extremely painful.
    
    
  • Local oozing occurs.
    
    
  • It produces a foul-smelling odor.
    
    
  • It becomes black.
    
    
  • The affected person develops a fever.
  
  
• Gas gangrene:
  
  
  • The wound is infected.
    
    
  • A brown-red or bloody discharge may ooze from the affected tissues.
    
    
  • Gas produced by Clostridia may produce a crackling sensation when the affected area is pressed.
    
    
  • It becomes swollen.
    
    
  • Pain in the affected area is severe.
    
    
  • The affected person develops fever, increased heart rate, and rapid breathing if the toxins spread into the bloodstream.