Gangrene & Blackening of Toes Treatment in Navi Mumbai
Noticing your toes turning black, blue, or purple is frightening. It is often the most severe warning sign your body can give: blood is not reaching your feet.
At SLVC Clinic, led by Dr. Sagar Satpute, a leading Endovascular Specialist and Interventional Radiologist in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, we treat the root cause of gangrene using advanced, minimally invasive techniques.
If you have blackening toes, do not wait. Early intervention is the key to saving your foot.
What Causes Blackening of Toes (Gangrene)?
The blackening of tissue, known medically as Gangrene, occurs when body tissue dies due to a lack of blood flow or a serious bacterial infection. In the context of vascular health, it is most commonly caused by Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI), a severe blockage in the arteries supplying the legs.
When arteries are clogged by plaque (atherosclerosis), oxygen-rich blood cannot reach the toes. Without oxygen, the tissue begins to die and turns black.
Common Risk Factors:Who is it for?
- Diabetes (Diabetic Foot): High blood sugar damages blood vessels and nerves.
- Smoking: A major cause of arterial hardening and blockages.
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD): Chronic narrowing of arteries in the legs.
- Chronic Kidney Disease.
Signs You Need Urgent Vascular Care)
Gangrene doesn’t always happen overnight. Look for these warning signs before the skin turns black:
- Rest Pain: Severe pain in the foot or toes that disturbs your sleep, often relieved only by hanging the foot off the bed.
- Coldness: One foot feels significantly colder than the other.
- Non-Healing Wounds: Sores or ulcers on the feet that refuse to heal for weeks.
- Discoloration: Toes turning pale, blue, or red before turning black.
Our Approach: Angioplasty Over Amputation
In the past, gangrene often meant amputation. Today, modern medicine offers a better way. Dr. Sagar Satpute specializes in revascularization (reopening the blocked arteries) to let blood flow again.
How We Treat Gangrene at SLVC Clinic:
- Diagnosis: We perform a Doppler Ultrasound or Angiography to pinpoint the exact location of the blockage.
- Peripheral Angioplasty: Through a tiny "pinhole" in the wrist or groin, Dr. Satpute inserts a balloon catheter into the blocked artery. The balloon is inflated to push the plaque aside.
- Stenting: If necessary, a small mesh tube (stent) is placed to keep the artery open permanently.
- Wound Care: Once blood flow is restored, the body can finally begin to heal the affected area.
The Goal: While tissue that is already fully dead (black) cannot be revived, restoring blood flow stops the gangrene from spreading and saves the remaining healthy part of the foot and leg.
Why Choose SLVC Clinic in Vashi, Navi Mumbai?
1. Dedicated Endovascular Specialist & Interventional Radiologist:
Dr. Sagar Satpute (MBBS, MD, FVIR) is highly trained in vascular interventions. As a specialist in Navi Mumbai, he has successfully treated numerous patients with critical limb ischemia, preventing major amputations through timely angioplasty.
2. Focus on Limb Salvage:
Our philosophy is simple: Amputation should always be the last resort. We exhaust every advanced endovascular option to preserve your limb and your mobility.
3. Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Care:
We understand the complexity of diabetic foot conditions. We work closely with wound care experts and diabetologists to ensure holistic treatment for our patients.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Can black toes be cured? A: Tissue that has turned completely black (dry gangrene) is dead and cannot come back to life. However, treatment is critical to stop the death from spreading to the rest of the foot. Once blood flow is restored by Dr. Satpute, the dead part can be safely removed (debrided) or allowed to separate naturally, while the rest of the foot heals.
- Is surgery required to fix this? A: Not always. Dr. Sagar Satpute uses minimally invasive (non-surgical) techniques like Angioplasty. There are no large incisions, and recovery is much faster than open bypass surgery.
- I have Diabetes. How can I prevent this? A: Inspect your feet daily. Control your blood sugar. If you feel pain in your legs while walking or notice cold feet, see an Endovascular Specialist immediately. Do not ignore minor injuries on your toes.
Contact Us
If you or a loved one is struggling with a non-healing wound or ulcer, SLVC Clinic is here to help. Our dedicated team is ready to provide compassionate care and effective treatment options tailored to your individual needs.
Our Services
- Varicose Vein and Varicose Ulcer Laser Treatment
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treatment
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
- Vascular Malformation Treatment and Sclerotherapy
- Gangrene/ blackening of toes
- Non-Healing Ulcer/ Non-healing wound
- Uterine Fibroid and Prostate Embolization
- Diagnostic Angiography
- Cancer Treatments: TACE, RFA, Embolization