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What Causes Dry Gangrene On Legs In A Hypertensive Person?

Hi my mother 65 had 2 strokes in 4 months she is unable to speak or move and has numerous bedsores one of which had been cleaned surgically. She is diabetic and has high blood pressure. She s been treated for acute renal failure and various infections. her iron levels are low. dr has put her on end of life care as they feel that there is nothing ore they can do for her. She now has dry gangrene in her feet and legs, the dr says there is no bloodflow to her legs, how long does she potentially have to live?
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I would explain that your mother's clinical situation seems to be really critical. We can not make any predictions on her lifespan, but I think that she has only some weeks or months left.

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What Causes Dry Gangrene On Legs In A Hypertensive Person?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would explain that your mother s clinical situation seems to be really critical. We can not make any predictions on her lifespan, but I think that she has only some weeks or months left. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.