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Is Gangrene Associated With Back Boils On Leg?
Hi, my mother had a boil on a leg which had become bit black. Doctor suggested surgery to cut off the boil as it had developed gangrene. And, now it has almost healed. However, couple of days back, the pain returned and the surrounding area is turning black. Is it gangrene?? Please help.
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
hi,welcome to HCM. Black colour usually indicates gengrene. I think infection has spread to periphery.Gangrene is caused by anaerobic bacteria which produces gas and starts destroying the periphery tissues. Kindly go to surgeon and show it. If the gangrene is spreading to periphery very fast then you should be careful. You may loose the limb.Take care
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