Causes of Gangrene

Underlying condition causes of Gangrene: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Gangrene) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Gangrene includes:

• Loss of blood supply
• Diabetes
• Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
• Frostbite
• Atherosclerosis
• Bacterial infection
• Wound infection
• Injury
• Crush injury
• Frostbite

Gangrene as a complication: Other conditions that might have Gangrene as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Gangrene. The list of conditions listing Gangrene as a complication in our database includes:

• Frostbite
• Hernia
• Intussusception
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Raynaud's phenomenon
• Rocky Mountain spotted fever

Gangrene as a symptom: Conditions listing Gangrene as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Gangrene. The list of conditions listing Gangrene as a symptom in our database includes:

• Hernia

Causes of Gangrene: medical news summaries: The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Gangrene:

• Uncontrolled diabetes can have serious consequences

Related information for causes of Gangrene: Further relevant information on causes of Gangrene may be found in the risk factors for Gangrene and underlying causes of Gangrene.
Last revision: May 27, 2003

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