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POOR CIRCULATION: HOW TO PREVENT IT, HOW TO SPOT IT


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By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 — Pain, tingling and cramps in your legs and feet may be
giving you a warning.

They could be signs of poor blood circulation, which can lead to serious heart
and health problems if left untreated, according to a doctor at Baylor College
of Medicine in Houston.

"Blood delivers oxygen and other important nutrients to the rest of the body and
then carries away waste, so anything that gets in the way of the flow of blood
will impact this function," said Dr. Veenadhari Wang, an assistant professor of
family and community medicine.

Because the body tries to make sure blood flow to vital organs is not affected,
symptoms of poor circulation are usually first noted in the extremities, she
added. 

Left unchecked, circulation issues can affect vital organs like the heart and
liver.

But early signs of trouble may be hard to spot.

They include burning pain in the forefoot or toes when a person is sedentary or
pain in calves, thighs or buttocks after walking that eases after a rest period.
Skin that discolors and wounds that are slow to heal are other warning signs.

Poor circulation may have several causes. One is a buildup of fat and
cholesterol in blood vessel walls called atherosclerosis. It's common among
people who smoke and those with diabetes.

High blood pressure, inflammation and blood clots can also hamper blood flow. 

Genetic factors may also come into play. The risk of poor blood circulation is
higher for people with a family history of atherosclerosis, diabetes or high
blood pressure. 

Older adults, men and Black people are also more likely to be affected. 

"The best way to treat poor circulation is to prevent it in the first place by
reducing risk factors like smoking, while maintaining plenty of physical
activity to keep your heart and blood vessels at their healthiest," Wang said in
a Baylor news release. 

Lifestyle changes that may help prevent circulation problems include losing
weight and exercising regularly, giving up tobacco and taking cholesterol
medicine like statins if prescribed. 

When symptoms persist after such steps, doctors may recommend balloon
angioplasty to open a narrowed blood vessel or a bypass to direct blood flow
around a blockage.

SOURCE: Baylor College of Medicine, news release, July 24, 2024


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