(HealthDay News) -- Gangrene occurs when a portion of bodily tissue dies due to lack of blood supply to the area. The U.S. National Library of Medicine says these factors increase a person's risk of developing gangrene: Suffering a serious injury. Having a disease of the blood vessels, such as hardening of the arteries. Being diabetic. Having a compromised immune system (ie., from HIV or chemotherapy). Having surgery.
(HealthDay News) -- Gangrene occurs when a portion of bodily tissue dies due to lack of blood supply to the area. The U.S. National Library of Medicine says these factors increase a person's risk of developing gangrene: Suffering a serious injury. Having a disease of the blood vessels, such as hardening of the arteries. Being diabetic. Having a compromised immune system (ie., from HIV or chemotherapy). Having surgery.