Your circulatory system works 24/7 to keep you going.
The slightest problems cause reduced blood supply, oxygen and nutrients.
Besides cold hands and feet, poor blood supply can signal fatigue, joint pain or digestive
problems.
Today’s video will be about symptoms and causes of poor blood circulation.
Let’s Begin With Symptoms
9.
Digestive troubles
If you often experience digestive issues, poor blood circulation could be behind it.
Just like other organs in the body, the digestive system needs healthy blood supply to function
at its best.
When this doesn’t happen, you face digestive issues.
Poor blood circulation can lead to fatty matter collecting along the lining of your blood
vessels in your abdomen.
This will result in problems like diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation and bloody stool.
This could also mean cramps because of reduced blood flow in the digestive system.
8.
Fatigue
If you are feeling more tired than usual lately, it could be poor circulation affecting your
energy levels.
When you have poor blood supply, your levels drop because your organs, tissues and cells
aren’t getting enough oxygen.
Another negative effect is your heart needs to pump blood harder to make up for the poor
circulation.
All of this leaves you feeling more tired than usual.
7.
Joint pain and muscle cramps
Your body starts aching when you have poor blood circulation.
Your organs aren’t getting enough oxygen and they will let you know.
This is why, when you have poor circulation, your arms, hands, legs, and feet start to
hurt.
You will also notice your cold hands and feet start to throb as soon as you move them.
This means they’re warming up and the blood flow is returning.
Another area of pain will come from your calf muscles.
Especially when you have been standing or sitting for long periods of time.
This is because your legs are not receiving proper blood supply.
Muscle cramps and stiffening happen when oxygen and nutrients aren’t reaching your tissues.
6.
Cold Hands and Feet
Do you feel your hands and feet are colder than the rest of your body?
It’s a sure sign of poor blood circulation.
When the blood in your body is not flowing at a healthy rate, it leads to a temperature
drop in the skin.
These temperature fluctuations affect the nerve endings in your hands and feet.
That’s why they’re always cold.
5.
Numbness and Tingling
Numbness and tingling in your hands and feet are one of the most telling signs of poor
blood circulation.
You might also feel something pricking you, like pins and needles.
All of these are caused by restriction in the blood flow.
This means a good amount of blood isn’t reaching them.
As a result, you have numbness and tingling.
4.
Changes in the skin color
Changes in your skin for no reason could be due to poor circulation.
It can make your skin look blue or pale.
This happens because of insufficient blood reaching your tissues and making them appear
blue or pale.
And if there is any blood leaking from the capillaries, your skin might even appear purple.
You will find these skin changes mostly around your nose, ears, lips, hands, and feet.
Any discoloration of your skin should be mentioned to a
health expert.
3.
Swelling
Imagine you have a water fountain.
When the water circulation system isn’t working properly, water collects in certain
areas, while others remain dry.
Something similar happens to your body when your circulatory system doesn’t work.
Fluids will accumulate in certain areas of the body, especially the legs, feet and ankles.
Swelling in your lower extremities results from poor circulation.
There can be other reasons for swelling as well.
Heart failure and blood collection in your lower body can cause this.
2.
Leg ulcers
You should never ignore a leg ulcer as it is likely due to poor circulation.
The body can’t heal properly when it doesn’t have a healthy circulatory system.
This could result in ulcers with the blood pooling in your leg veins and form ulcers
swelling beneath the skin.
1.
Cognitive problems
This one might surprise you.
When we talk about poor blood circulation, we all think of pain, numbness and swelling.
But this can also affect the brain.
Your brain, like all other organs, needs an adequate blood supply in order to perform
well.
When your brain doesn’t get enough it’s unable to function.
The lack of oxygen and nutrients can lead to memory loss, difficulty concentrating and
other cognitive issues.
This is why experts say a healthy mind comes from a healthy body.
Both are connected.
Onto the Causes
5.
Obesity
Being overweight increases your risk of several diseases, and poor blood circulation is one
of them.
You have a higher chance of developing varicose veins, which lead to poor blood circulation.
Sitting or standing for long periods of time can further contribute to circulatory issues.
4.
Diabetes
Diabetes doesn’t just affect the sugar levels in your blood, it can also hamper blood flow.
Diabetes can cause pain and cramps in your calves, legs, buttocks and thighs.
3.
Narrowing of blood vessels and arteries
Poor blood circulation can result from diseases that cause narrowing of the blood vessels
and arteries.
One such disease causes smaller arteries in your toes and hands to constrict.
This means less space for blood to flow smoothly.
Another causes arteries to stiffen because of plaque buildup.
As a result, you have reduced or disrupted blood circulation.
2.
Varicose Veins
Enlarged veins that look like a web of spiders are varicose veins and can cause poor blood
circulation.
Varicose veins are usually found on the back of your legs.
These damaged veins won’t work as efficiently as others resulting in reduced blood supply.
1.
Blood clot
One of the biggest reasons behind poor circulation is blood clotting.
Depending upon their size, blood clots can block the flow.
Most blood clots that develop in your legs and arms cause poor blood circulation.
Blood clots should never be taken lightly.
If one is able to reach other parts of your body, it can be very dangerous.
It might even cause a stroke if it reaches your heart or brain.
Poor blood circulation can affect many parts of the body, including the brain and heart.
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