our circulatory system is made up of blood vessels that transport blood to and from the
heart throughout the body the heart and lungs work together to pump oxygenated blood through arteries
to all of our organs tissues and cells once oxygen molecules are delivered then deoxygenated blood is
transported back to the heart through veins where it is pumped back through the lungs to pick up new
oxygen molecules this is a simplified explanation of the phenomenon known as circulation with that
said whenever there is poor circulation in the body it can result in a number of
different unwanted signs and symptoms and that is exactly what we are going to discuss in this video
keep in mind that poor circulation is not considered to be a condition in itself
it happens as a result of a separate health issue that is why it's important to be aware of
some of the common symptoms that we are going to share in this video be sure to watch until
the end because there's one that i think will surprise you so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
the first symptom that i want to mention is the uncomfortable feeling of numbness and tingling
have you ever laid on your arm while sleeping and woke up feeling like you are unable to move it
not only could you not move your arms but you also may have felt like someone was poking it with pins
and needles that is exactly what this feeling of numbness and tingling that i'm referring to feels
like the difference is that when it is caused by low blood flow to the area you will feel this even
without lying down or placing any pressure on that arm or leg if the feeling of numbness and tingling
is caused by poor blood circulation you may begin to feel it starting at the tips of your fingers
and toes swelling is another sign of poor blood circulation that you should definitely be aware
of in its simplest form the meaning of swelling is a collection of fluid in your body's tissues
medical terminology coins the symptom as edema edema caused by poor circulation can
show up in your feet and ankles as well as other places in the body such as the fingers and hands
this type of swelling causes major discomfort when standing or sitting for too long and is not caused
by anything visibly obvious such as cuts bites or other wounds the next sign to look for is fatigue
do you ever feel like no matter how much sleep you get at night you are still extremely tired during
the day no amount of coffee or other caffeinated beverage can help you gain the energy that you
need well fatigue coupled with other symptoms included in this video can be a sign of poor
blood circulation in general red blood cells use hemoglobin to transport oxygen throughout the body
this means that normal levels of hemoglobin are needed in order to provide an adequate
amount of oxygen to our muscles tissues brain and heart when there is a disruption in blood flow
it tends to lower the amount of oxygen that we receive which can lead to the feelings of fatigue
that you may be experiencing muscle cramps are another sign to be aware of as your blood
circulates throughout the body it drops off many important minerals and nutrients to your muscles
therefore poor blood circulation to your muscles affects how they respond to physical activity
electrolytes are very important factors in muscle movement so if you have low levels due to poor
blood circulation it can lead to increased muscle cramping which can be quite unpleasant the next
sign that we need to talk about is hair loss this is often surprising to most people because
you typically wouldn't associate losing strands of hair with poor blood circulation however whenever
there is low blood flow to the skin of your scalp the hair follicles are not getting the nutrients
needed for proper hair growth and strength over time your hair strands become brittle and dull
which explains why it can break or fall out much easier a weakened immune system is yet
another symptom that is often surprising to most people our immune system is the first line defense
against foreign invaders such as viruses bacteria and toxins one of the most important components
of this system is white blood cells which are transported in blood during circulation
so if your body has poor circulation fewer white blood cells are available to fight off infections
which leaves you with a weakened immune system and a greater likelihood of getting sick
the next symptom on our list is cold hands and feet during the winter months this may seem
completely normal however if you still have cold hands and feets even after warming up this could
be a sign of poor circulation in your body in general the blood in your body tends to be warm
whenever there is normal perfusion to your extremities so whenever there is low blood
flow to those areas this explains why your fingers and toes may be cold or cool to touch
and we couldn't have made this video without including the next sign which is varicose veins
in order to understand varicose veins let's talk a little about how veins normally work veins are
basically one-way streets of blood flow the blood that rushes through them is helped along by valves
and the movement of the tissue surrounding the veins when these valves become weak or damaged the
blood in the veins tends to pull and in turn makes the vein more visible on the surface of your skin
varicose veins are also known as spider veins because the connections look similar
to a spider web when visible these veins also have the potential to grow larger and bulge
beyond the skin's surface because the valves in the veins are damaged
this causes poor blood circulation to that area causing varicose veins to show through your skin
switching gears just a bit erectile dysfunction is another sign that we need to discuss
ed is typically more prevalent as men get older however this isn't always the
case whenever ed is present it is due to a lack of blood flow to that area
this topic may not be the most comfortable to talk about but it is important to bring this up
with your primary care physician that is because poor blood circulation to that area may be a
sign of an underlying health issue such as heart disease atherosclerosis or diabetes
the next sign that you need to know about is skin discoloration whenever there is good blood flow
to your skin it will have the normal color that we're all accustomed to however if you
have poor circulation your skin may show signs of discoloration for example a lack of blood
circulation throughout the body means that your cells and tissues are not getting enough oxygen
this leads to a pale or bluish discoloration of your skin which is referred to as cyanosis
you may also notice a change in color in your lips fingers or toes as well so just to give a
quick recap the signs and symptoms of poor blood circulation to look for include numbness and
tingling swelling fatigue muscle cramps hair loss a weakened immune system cold hands and
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that said keep in mind that we are not doctors in this video should not be taken as medical advice
again this video is for informational purposes only but hopefully you learned a thing or two
and hopefully you're now one step closer to improving your overall health and thus improving
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