Thursday 12 January 2017

5 Tell Tale Signs You Have Poor Circulation

5 Tell Tale Signs You Have Poor Circulation

Always keen to share posts that may help someone, here is one about the effects of poor circulation and its dangers.

You may not realize it, but your body contains a super highway.

It’s the system of arteries and veins that carry blood to all your organs and tissues. It carries waste away too

 When your circulation system is working well, all of your cells get the nutrients and oxygen that they need and the system functions properly. But when the process slows down or gets blocked, problems can develop.

It’s the system of arteries and veins that carry blood to all your organs and tissues. It carries waste away too.

So, Circulation can be affected by a lot of different conditions.

Problems like:
  • Arteriosclerosis: this deadly condition blocks the arteries. It can cause heart attack or stroke.
  • High blood pressure: also known as hypertension, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure.
  • Peripheral arterial disease: this is a narrowing or blockage of an artery or arteries.
  • Chronic venous insufficiency: this prevents blood from flowing properly to superficial veins in our lower extremities.

5 Warning Signs That You Have Poor Circulation



2. Puffy hands and feet. This is caused by slow blood flow. The kidneys try to reduce the load on the body and the result is swelling.

3. Fingers and toes that look blue or are always cold. This happens because your veins are not carrying enough oxygen to the furthest points of the body from the heart and lungs.

4. Constipation. When there is less blood flowing through your body, everything slows down.

5. Exhaustion. The blood and oxygen that flow through your body are carrying fuel that your cells need. When it is not getting there, you are more likely to get out of breath and get tired more easily.




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