Symptoms
- Discolored skin
- severe pain followed by numbness
- foul discharge
People may experience:
- Skin: blister, blue skin from poor circulation, dark scab, discoloration, or ulcers
- Whole body: fever or low blood pressure
Also common: creaky joints, pus, reduced sensation of touch, or foul-smelling discharge
Treatment
Treatment consists of procedures to remove the dead tissue and antibiotics
- Supportive care – IV fluids and Oxygen therapy
- Medications – Penicillin and Antibiotics
- Medical procedure – Removal of unhealthy tissue
- Surgery – Amputation, Skin grafting, and Fasciotomy