Significance of Dry gangrene
Dry gangrene is a condition characterized by tissue death, resulting from poor blood flow and insufficient oxygen supply, leading to ischemia and necrosis. In Ayurveda, it begins with symptoms like burning sensation, thirst, and fever. Scientifically, it manifests as dry, dark, and mummified tissue, mostly affecting the lower extremities due to arterial occlusion. This slowly progressing condition is often observed in patients with advanced Buerger’s disease and typically involves distal limbs, such as toes and feet, particularly in the elderly.
Synonyms: Necrosis, Coagulative necrosis, Tissue death, Mummification.
In Dutch: Droog gangreen; In Finnish: Kuiva gangreeni; In Spanish: Gangrena seca
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Hindu concept of 'Dry gangrene'
In Hinduism, Dry gangrene symbolizes a condition marked by initial burning sensations, thirst, and fever, leading to tissue death, possibly reflecting a deeper spiritual or metaphysical significance related to vitality and health.
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) A type of gangrene characterized by initial burning sensation, thirst, and fever, resulting in tissue death.[1]