With the second wave of the coronavirus in India, Covid patients experienced additional health complications. As India looks at an increase in mucormycosis or black fungus cases in patients recovering from Covid, experts are also warning of the possible link between Covid-19 and gangrene.
India Today TV spoke to Ahmedabad-based vascular surgeon Dr. Manish Raval on the increasing incidence of burns. Dr. Manish Raval talks about the cause, symptoms of thrombosis and ways to treat burn wounds.
What is thrombosis?
Dr. Manish Raval explains, “It is a new disease that Covid patients have been suffering from lately. This is especially true of the second wave of Covid. Covid patients’ immunity is decreased, which can lead to a variety of complications. One The main complication is this. ” In our body, the coagulation of the system that controls blood flow and keeps our blood in a fluid state has been reported. Due to Covid, the coagulation system is affected and leads to thrombosis. “
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The state of thrombosis leads to blood clotting, which prevents blood flow to the affected organ. It can be in the lower or upper extremity, the cardiac artery, the brain, or any part of the body. If the disease is diagnosed early, supposedly within one to six hours, the chances of saving the affected organ increase.
How does thrombosis lead to burn wounds?
Dr. Manish Raval says, “What happens is people ignore the symptoms that can lead to gangrene. Suppose that when the leg artery thromboses, the first thing you will notice is that the limb feels very heavy and numb. Gradually it becomes.” the limb colder and gradually changes color from blue to red, what we call burns. “
Dr. Raval adds that amputation is the only answer if the burn wound is not treated in a timely manner.
How can we prevent thrombosis during Covid?
According to Dr. Manish Raval, we can avoid gangrene if a thrombosis is diagnosed and treated quickly.
When did the increase in thrombosis cases start?
Dr. Manish Raval says: “Since March, during the second wave of Covid-19, our hospital has seen a double or triple increase in thrombosis cases every day.”
Dr. Raval says the rise in thrombosis cases is a matter of concern and requires special attention.
He adds, “The thrombosis is increasing and I would advise people if they notice an unnatural feeling in any part of the body to see a doctor immediately and have it diagnosed.”
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