What are Poor
Circulation Symptoms
Poor
circulation symptoms usually refer to problems in the movement of the
blood through the body. The circulatory system which is the system
containing the arteries, veins and capillaries is the one responsible
for delivering the blood through different parts of the body.
The heart
which is the center of the circulatory system is the organ in charge
for pumping the blood through the blood vessels on a continuous basis.
If the heart stops at any point death can follow unless something is
done immediately. In order for the heart and the rest of the organs to
work appropriately good blood circulation is needed.
Poor
circulation symptoms do not appear overnight. It normally takes years
for the circulatory system to experience enough damage for it to show
any symptoms. Unhealthy lifestyles are generally the cause for bad
circulation. The frequent consumption of fatty foods and the lack of
cardiovascular exercise contribute greatly in the development of
circulatory problems.
The fat that accumulates in the walls of the
blood vessels eventually hardens creating an obstruction for the blood
flow. The plaques that form as a result of the fat deposits require
years in order to hinder the blood flow significantly. That is the
reason why these kinds of problems occur way more often in older people
than in children.
Circulatory problems can affect several organs
in the human body.
- Some of the poor circulation symptoms in the heart
are chest pain, an increase in the levels of bad cholesterol and high
blood pressure.
Performing certain tasks like walking fast or climbing
stairs can also give you a signal of any circulation problems.
- Kidneys
can also get affected if the blood does not circulate there properly.
Swelling of the hands and feet are an indication that your kidneys are
not receiving the amount of blood that they need.
- The brain which is
the major organ in the human body can also show signs of not getting
enough blood like: headaches, dizziness, memory loss and problems to
focus.
- Your arms and legs can also be affected by bad
circulation.
Numbness and cramps in your extremities can also be caused
by a condition named cyanosis which is a lack of oxygen in the tissues
of your arms of legs.
Numbness in leg
Even when most problems associated
with bad circulation are related to the cardiovascular system sometimes
they can also be caused by the nervous system.
Pinched nerves can often
cause numbness in your arms and legs. This can happen as a result of
some accidents, sleeping in a bad position or performing a repetitive
motion with your hands for long hours.
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