How do you improve blood circulation?

Multiple symptoms may indicate poor blood circulation. These symptoms can affect a person's quality of life and can even lead to serious complications.

Common symptoms include:

 

Numbness and tingling in hands and feet

Cold hands and feet

Feet, ankles and leg swelling

Memory loss and concentration are difficult to concentrate

Digestive problem

fatigue

Joints and muscle spasms

Skin color change

Leg or foot ulcer

Varicose veins

 

 

The best treatment for poor blood circulation depends on the cause, and arterial or venous problems are often the cause.

 

Diagnosis and treatment

Doctor showing a patient tablet.

When diagnosing poor blood circulation, the doctor will consider a person's medical history.

Poor circulation occurs under a range of conditions. Before making a diagnosis, the doctor will consider a person:

 

symptom

Risk factor

Any relevant conditions

Family history

Physical examination result

The doctor will then order the test, which may include:

 

Diabetes blood glucose test

Blood test to detect inflammation

imaging to examine blood vessels and check for thrombosis

an ankle-brachial index to check for PAD

Treatment of poor blood circulation will depend on the underlying cause. The following lifestyle changes are also helpful:

 

Quit smoking

lose weight

Eat a healthy diet

Wearing compression stockings can help control leg pain and swelling. Some people have also participated in exercise programs designed to improve blood circulation.