Could the wound with pus discharge be due to gangrene?
Patient: my father is 77 years of age.  he has developed a wound in his leg wherein pus and blood was oozing out.  his wound is bandgaed after applying betadin onitment and tablet augumentim 625 is given to him.  the area near the wound is black and red in colour.  is it gangrine Doctor: Hi thanks for asking question in HCM.Your wound is discharging pus with blood.So it seems to be in infective condition, that is unhealthy wound.Just merely black area around wound is not gangrene.In gangrene whole finger,major portion of finger,major portion of leg is black discoloured and that part look dead.Here continue daily dressing with antibiotic coverage.If blackish area increasing then consult doctor.It is better for you to do your sugar estimation to rule out diabetes.Because diabetic patient are more prone for gangrene.I hope i have solve your query.thanks.