Gangrene: Symptoms & Signs (GAS Gangrene)

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Alternate Names : GAS Gangrene

Symptoms of gangrene may include:

a crackling or rubbing sensation under the skin

severe pain and swelling at the site of injury

numbness at the site of the infection

discoloration of the skin, often starting as white and eventually becoming brownish-reddish or black color

dark and red or black muscles and bones if the skin breaks open

frothy, watery, foul smelling discharge

fever, with a temperature around 101 degrees F

pale skin

decreased activity

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Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Melissa Sanders, PharmD
Date Reviewed: 07/24/01

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