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What is Gangrene?
Necrosis or death of body tissue is known as Gangrene. Lack of blood supply and infection are the major causes for gangrene. Health conditions that affect blood circulation may predispose a person to gangrene. The primary causes for gangrene are smoking, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, severe injuries, frostbite, peripheral arterial disease, and Raynaud’s phenomenon. Gangrene usually develops in the legs and feet. The types of gangrene include dry gangrene, wet gangrene, and gas gangrene. In dry gangrene, the skin shrivels and dries, and becomes brown, blue or black. Persons having atherosclerosis and peripheral artery disease are predisposed to dry gangrene. In wet gangrene, the affected body tissue is swollen, soft, emits a foul odor, and has blisters. Severe burns, frostbite, and injuries are predisposing factors for wet gangrene. In gas gangrene, the bacterial infection forms gas within the affected tissue. The most common bacteria leading to gas gangrene is Clostridium Perfringens. Wet and gas gangrene have a poor prognosis as compared to dry gangrene. Homeopathy can treat gangrene. Though the body tissues that have died cannot be revived, homeopathic treatment for gangrene can stop its progression. In dealing with a case of gangrene with homeopathy, a detailed case taking is required along with a precise analysis of the case for the final prescription. A well qualified homeopathic physician should be consulted to decide the most effective homeopathic medicine for gangrene, and self-medication must be avoided.
Top Grade Homeopathic Medicines for Gangrene
1. Secale Cor – An Effective Homeopathic Medicine for Dry Gangrene
Secale Cor is a top ranked homeopathic medicine for gangrene which is dry. The main symptoms for selecting Secale Cor as a treatment is dry, shriveled skin with a bluish appearance. The affected area is usually numb. If touched, it feels icy cold. In spite of the feeling of coldness; warmth or external heat over the damaged part is unbearable. Covering the affected area is also intolerable. Uncovering the affected part and cold application makes it feel better. Although the skin is cold externally, internally a burning sensation is felt in the troubled area.
2. Arsenic Album – An Excellent Homeopathic Medicine for Dry Gangrene
Arsenic Album is another homeopathic treatment for gangrene that is dry. Arsenic Album works well when there is a burning feeling in the affected area. The skin appears to be dry, dirty, blackish blue and shriveled, as a result of occluded blood supply. A very peculiar symptom for selecting Arsenic Album is if the patient gets relief with warm application over the distressed area, even if there is burning. Patients requiring Arsenic Album may also show anxiety and restlessness.
3. Anthracinum – Highly Beneficial Homeopathic Medicine for Wet Gangrene
Anthracinum is a significant and highly beneficial homeopathic medicine for gangrene. For selecting Anthracinum, the symptoms to look out for are blackish blue blisters with foul secretions. These secretions are very offensive. Along with these symptoms, there is an extreme burning in the affected area. There is noticeable sloughing of the skin, also known as gangrene ulcers. In cases where Anthracinum is prescribed, the patient feels very weak. Anthracinum is a prominently indicated homeopathic treatment for gangrene that follows burns or scalds. If given on time, the use of Anthracinum can prevent surgery.
4. Calendula – Valuable Homeopathic Medicine to Prevent Gangrene After an Injury
Homeopathic medicine Calendula is an excellent homeopathic medicine for gangrene that may arise following an injury. Treatment with Calendula should be started as soon as possible after the injury to prevent gangrene. Calendula is a good healing agent and ensures healthy granulation of the wounded skin. Using Calendula at the right time prevents pus formation and further superadded skin infection over the injured area can be avoided, reducing the chances of putrification of the skin. Calendula works well in cases of old, neglected wounds that may get infected with gangrene.
5. Silicea – Homeopathic Medicine for Gangrene with Blisters and Pus Discharge
Silicea is a frequently used homeopathic medicine for gangrene with blisters and pus. Silicea works well for cases where pus discharge occurs. It should be employed early on because of its ability to control the suppurative process. It is a very effective homeopathic remedy for skin complaints with pus discharge and foul odor. In gangrene, Silicea gives promising results in cases where blisters and pus discharge dominate.
6. Carbo Veg – Helpful Homeopathic Medicine for Senile Gangrene in the Toes
Carbo Veg is an important homeopathic medicine for senile gangrene of the toes. It is helpful for gangrene in aged people appearing as a consequence of insufficient blood supply due to occlusion of arteries. The indicating feature for the use of Carbo Veg in the treatment of senile gangrene is cold, bluish skin. In some cases, a putrid odor from the gangrenous area arises. Along with this, the person feels weak and lethargic and feels better in cold air.
7. Lachesis – Useful Homeopathic Remedy for Gangrene with Bluish Purple or Black Appearance
Lachesis is a good homeopathic medicine for gangrene when it occurs in a malignant, septic and gangrenous state. It works well when the skin has a bluish, purple or blackish appearance. The affected area is extremely sensitive to touch. The skin may also have dark blisters or gangrenous ulcers. These ulcers are painful and have a burning sensation. Hot flushes in various body parts may accompany the skin complaints. Wearing tight bands, especially around the neck and waist, are intolerable for these patients.
Cantharis, Anthracinum, and Arsenic Album for Gangrene from Burns
Cantharis, Anthracinum, and Arsenic Album are a very effective homeopathic treatment for gangrene arising as a result of burns. Cantharis should be used as soon as possible since it is a preventive remedy for gangrene that occurs after burns. Its immediate use following a burn helps prevent blisters and further complications including gangrene. Anthracinum works well when black and blue blisters appear on the skin. In such cases, there is a lot of burning in the affected skin. The discharge is very offensive. Along with skin symptoms, there is extreme exhaustion and weakness. Arsenic Album is a helpful homeopathic treatment for gangrene when the affected skin appears blackish blue and has a lot of burning. Patients are very restless and feel better with warm applications over the affected area.
Agaricus for Gangrene from Frostbite
Agaricus is the best homeopathic treatment for gangrene caused by frostbite. In such cases, patients have red and swollen skin accompanied by intolerable pain. Along with this, there is a pins and needles sensation and numbness. Agaricus is a very effective homeopathic medicine for gangrene from frostbite and must be used as soon as possible for best results.
Calendula, Anthracinum, and Silicea for Gangrene from Injuries
Calendula is a good homeopathic medicine for gangrene in cases of injury. It helps in the healthy healing of tissue through first intention after injury. Calendula works well as a preventive homeopathic treatment for gangrene that may appear after an injury. If Calendula is given without much delay, it reduces the chances of infection and gangrene. Anthracinum works well for gangrene after injuries where there is the formation of black and bluish blisters. These blisters burn intolerably and have a very offensive discharge. Silicea is suitable for gangrene following injuries where there is an excessive foul smelling pus discharge. Silicea is a highly effective homeopathic remedy to control the suppurative processes.
Secale Cor, Vipera and Carbo Veg for Gangrene of the Feet
Secale Cor, Vipera, and Carbo Veg are highly competent homeopathic medicines to treat gangrene of the feet. Secale Cor is selected when the affected part is dry, shriveled, and blue. Covering of the affected region and heat is intolerable, while cold applications are soothing. Vipera is considered in gangrene of the feet when there are unbearable pain and a bursting sensation in the gangrenous feet. Hanging the feet worsens the condition while elevation makes the person comfortable. Carbo Veg works best for senile gangrene of the toes. The affected part in these cases appears blue and cold, and the patient feels exhausted and weak.
Homeopathic Medicines for Dry and Wet Gangrene
Homeopathic medicines are highly competent remedies to deal with dry or wet gangrene. There are a group of homeopathic medicines that help to recover from dry and wet gangrene. The homeopathic medicines that are effective for dry gangrene are Secale Cor, Antimonium Crudum, and Bismuth. For wet gangrene, the best homeopathic medicines are Anthracinum, Silicea, Tarentula, and Vipera. The most appropriate medicine that fits the individual case should be selected after a detailed case taking.
Hi Dr. Sharma,
What would you recommend for rattlesnake bite necrosis in a dog. Dog was treated with 1 dose of antivenin at ER vet and is taking antibiotics. I’ve treated with homeopathic echinacea tincture, ledum, Lachesis, and Canine CBD oil orally. I’ve also been frequently applying a poultice with echinacea and plantain and golden seal, with chaparral salve recently added. It’s 5 day post snake bite front lateral ankle and necrosis is spreading to cover entire leg, undersea, and some of front chest area. I really appreciate any advice you may provide.
my father is 79 yrs old he is suffering from diabetetic foot or maybe gangrene any powerful homoeopathic medicine for his recovery ftom pus and infection
sir meri mata ji ko wet gagrin hai unki anguthe ki haalat bahut kharab hai aur bhi jagah hai mai sarjari bhi karwa chuka hu fir dusari jagah ho jata hai suger ki bhi sikayet hai plese help me
my mother aged 80 years is a patient of high blood pressure since 1992 her right side was efected and later her thigh bone was broken and she is on bed i e she can not walk she has been using alopathic medicine for blood pressure and for kidneys since 1992
Now a black patch has appeared on her foot thumb surgeon when consulted diagonosed gagrene she suffering from sever pain dr has prescribed pain killers but she has little relief only
HOMEOPATHY we believe has remedy for this problem one of homeopath has suggested to use R55 which we already started using along with calendula for cleaning of the effected area
please advise
regards
Muhammad Javed
Hi Sir,
My name is Manjunath. My father is diabetic Heart patient with CLD. he had left leg amputed below knee and now I see he has developed blackness on his right leg with rough skin . Please let me know what would be best medicine to treat his condition. Saw a MBBS doctor and he has given antibiotics and a ointement to apply on the skin . It is just above feet . Dont want to lose his another leg and make him suffer. He feels tired and little fat.
crotalus horridus best medicine for gas gangrane
Thanks sir for gangrene treatment
DR SHARMA I AM FROM PAKISTAN . MY DAUGHTER IS A PATIENT OF FEET NAIL FUNGUS OF IN RIGHT LEG SINCE LAST 2 YEAR. SHE TAKE TREATMENT IT SUBSIDE AND INFACTION STOP BUT NOW LAST 6 MONTHS IT SHOWS COMPLICATION ,toe again swel up colr of the toe change AND DERMATOLOGIST REFER ME TO SURGEN TWO TIME SHE GET SURGRY AND SURGEN REMOVE NAIL AND WASH THE INFACTED AREA , AFTER SOME time it become same now 15 days have been passed swaling decrease but pain and pressure stat on standing oand working NOW COLOUR OF THE IS LIGHT BLUISH AND PAIN START ON STANDING AND WORKING PLZ SUGGEST ME TREATMENT PREVENT FROM GANGRENN AND PERMANANT TREATMENT TOE FUNGAL AND BACTERIAL INFACTION. THANKS
Dear dr
My husband has a vascular block in his leg it started with a small ulcer now its big and i think its gangarene he intially was given augmentin and the wound was treated with isobite powder but now the doctors have suggested amputation
Healso had an episode of meloidosis osteomyletis 4 yrs ago
Plus heart disesase and muscle wasting
Hes in constant pain and pain killers are not helping
Will homeopathy be able to save his leg
my 83 yr old mother has dry gangrene and has just lost the left index finger to it. her toes are now going the same route. i would like to keep her from losing her feet. she has pain and dry black brown skin no pus. she is soaking feet and using iodine per wound care regular doctor. please help us. thank you
Dear Dr. Sharma,
my Indian Mynah bird’s foot turned gangrene from an above ankle fracture, and subsequently lost it’s blood supply, turned black and fell off’ altogether..however there is some blackening above the stump and of course fever and pain. Which homeopathic remedies may i give, to save her life, and alleviate her pains, please?- i am desperate. . last night I gave her repeated Arnica, Ledum, Hypericum, Apis, Hepar sulph.. besides bathing her stump in colloidal silver, followed by silica gel resulting in a better day, today- she’s been in good spirits,.. eating, preening herself and resting peacefully,I also applied nascent iodine to it as well- this afternoon
However, her temperature which was non- existent all of today was back again this evening-since which time, I’ve given her arnica 30.[ times 3 ] an hour ago.. and I am about to give her Hypericum [30c times 3} now, and let her sleep the night through. Any help would be enormously appreciated as I gravely fear her demise if I don’t stop the spread of gangrene!- Would you kindly recommend specific remedies for my little bird which I shall endeavour to get in the morning. Thank you so very much and God bless you!
yours respectfully, Gail
Dear Dr. Sharma,
my Indian Mynah bird’s foot turned gangrene from an above ankle fracture, and subsequently lost it’s blood supply, turned black and fell off’ altogether..however there is some blackening above the stump and of course fever and pain. Which homeopathic remedies may i give, to save her life, and alleviate her pains, please?- i am desperate. . last night I gave her repeated Arnica, Ledum, Hypericum, Apis, Hepar sulph.. besides bathing her stump in colloidal silver, followed by silica gel resulting in a better day, today- she’s been in good spirits,.. eating, preening herself and resting peacefully,I also applied nascent iodine to it as well- this afternoon
However, her temperature which was non- existent all of today was back again this evening-since which time, I’ve given her arnica 30.[ times 3 ] an hour ago.. and I am about to give her Hypericum [30c times 3} now, and let her sleep the night through. Any help would be enormously appreciated as I gravelly fear her demise if I don’t stop the spread of gangrene!- Would you kindly recommend specific remedies for my little bird which I shall endeavour to get in the morning. Thank you so very much and God bless you!
yours respectfully, Gail
सर मेरा नाम राहुल दुबे मेरे पैर में ड्राई गैंग्रीन हो गई थी दो उंगलियों में इंफेक्शन था एक ठीक हो गई और एक धीरे-धीरे करके अपने आप गिर गई पर वह सूख रही है उसमें कोई भी इन्फेक्शन नहीं बचा है हिल हो रही हो हाई एंटीबायोटिक 2000 मैं खा रहा हूं पर अभी फोर्थ फिंगर में छोटा सा दाना हो गया सिरिंज से उसका पानी बाहर निकाल दिया हाइड्रोजन परॉक्साइड से उसकी सफाई की और अब उसके ऊपर हैंड Rab एंटीसेप्टिक से धुलाई कर रहे हैं और बॉब्स बांध रहे मैं यह चाहता हूं कि यह इंफेक्शन मेरी उंगली को चपेट में ना लें जैसा की बीच वाली के बगल वाली के साथ हुआ सर प्लीज आप मुझे सुन बेस्ट होम्योपैथिक मेडिसिन एडवाइजर करें वेटिंग फॉर योर रिस्पांस थैंक यू वेरी मच
Dr. Sharma
Myself Dr. Swati. My husband is suffering from gangrene. Last time it was on foot toe. Now it is on thumb. The nail become brown black. Please suggest some medicine. Now the pain has started on thumb.so much thankful to you
Dear Dr.Sharma, I am 75 years old and suffering from GANGRENE in the little finger ofmy left leg.
This started about few months back -about 10 months- with a small cut in the finger and did not heal. Ihave taken lot of treatments from Allopathic Doctors with all the medicines and injections, but it did not heal the wound. Ultimately,the Doctdors said to Amputate the fingerand that is the only treatment for this !
I have gone through internet and found that HOMEOPATHY MEDICINES CAN CURE this gangrene without amputation. I have gone through your articles by the net. and I would request youto kindly prescribe some homeo medicines for curing the same.
Please reply at the earliest,
Thanks and regards,
S.HARIHARAN MOB . 9446836663
My name is kalpesh age 36 4 years back I was diagnosed for wegenar genamotolo I was Hospitalised n it was under control I didn’t had any problems for past year’s but 2 month back I got pain in my foot now 25 day back my foot was turning black Dr told it gangrene n need to do operation I don’t want to loose my foot pls pls help me
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I am seventy years old. A wet gangrene developed under my right foot in the middle near toe. Foul
seccreation a regular occurrence. It is not deep. I have been suffering for about two years. I never have used any hath medicine. Please help me.
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