Fournier's Gangrene of the genitals
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 7:26 am
A rare, but always destructive disease, with possible loss of life.
Risk is low, but certain activities can increase risk.
Diabetes, smoking, chronic alcoholism
Scrotal inflation or infusion
Any non-sterile invasive procedure. (pins and needles or cutting in genital area)
Very rare but docuccmented: excessive masturbation with lubricants, even soap.
Lack of sanitation
Or just plain old bad luck.
YouTube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAQZlZ84Xeg
Images: http://my.opera.com/bangladesi_doctors/ ... re=6979954
Risk is low, but certain activities can increase risk.
Diabetes, smoking, chronic alcoholism
Scrotal inflation or infusion
Any non-sterile invasive procedure. (pins and needles or cutting in genital area)
Very rare but docuccmented: excessive masturbation with lubricants, even soap.
Lack of sanitation
Or just plain old bad luck.
YouTube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAQZlZ84Xeg
Images: http://my.opera.com/bangladesi_doctors/ ... re=6979954