Necrotising Fasciitis
When to get medical help
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Necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.
Go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department as soon as possible if you think you have it. Call 999 for an ambulance if you're too unwell to get yourself to A&E.
Blood tests and scans may be carried out to find out what's causing your symptoms, although a diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis can usually only be confirmed by having an operation to examine the affected tissue.
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Causes ofnecrotising fasciitis
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Introduction
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Outlook for necrotising fasciitis
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Symptoms of necrotising fasciitis
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Treatments for necrotising fasciitis
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When to get medical help
Necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department as soon as possible if you think you have it. Call 999 f