There are millions of people around the globe taking treatment for bad
circulation, and there are many others who suffer from bad circulation,
but not aware of that. Most people ignore the symptoms or take it
lightly and hence fail to diagnose it in time. When the person dies all
of a sudden, then only others realize that he/she was suffering from bad
circulation. This is why bad circulation is sometimes referred as a
silent killer.
Bad circulation, in medical terminology Peripheral Vascular Disease
(PVD), is a medical condition which is somewhat similar to carotid
artery disease and coronary artery disease. Bad circulation is caused
when fatty deposits are accumulated in the inner linings of the artery
wall. This accumulation results in the blockage of blood circulation.
Bad circulation in arteries leads to the kidneys, arms, hand, legs, and
feet. Most people who suffer from bad circulation may have fatty
deposits in the arteries of brain and heart. This can cause the death of
the patient from heart attack and stroke.
Bad circulation is considered as a serious condition and can result in
heart attacks, loss of limbs, stroke, and in many cases even death.
However if found in the early stages, bad circulation may be prevented
or treated in the early stages with meditation, drug treatment, surgery,
life style changes, or mostly a combination of all these treatments.
Some of the main symptoms of bad circulation are legs and/or feet
falling to sleep; cramping of the buttocks, legs, or feet; pain in the
legs; swelling of the legs; tired aching feet; and very low temperature
in your hands, arms, legs, or feet. If you feel that you have some or
most of the symptoms then you may have been suffering from bad
circulation. It is better to visit your family doctor and take a
complete check up. Bad circulation can be diagnosed by a physical
examination, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging angiography (MRA),
and X-ray angiography.
Some lifestyle changes which can help you to lower your risk include
controlling diabetes, quit smoking, controlling blood pressure, and
consuming low cholesterol diet. Bad circulation can be prevented to some
extend by taking healthy fat free diet and regular exercises.
All we have to do is take a good look at the lifestyle we are living and
it should be quite obvious to everyone why this is happening. First of
all most people do not get enough exercise which is a crucial factor in
allowing our blood to circulate properly. Bad circulation can lead to
heart attack and strokes and if that is not enough all the fast food and
fatty foods most people eat, only add to the problem.
By Doug Pare