Proper circulation is important for optimal health. However, plaque buildup, blood clots, and narrowed blood vessels cause poor circulation, leading to serious health issues. Poor circulation treatment can directly impact your overall quality of health and well-being.
The human circulatory system sends blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body. However, poor circulation can reduce the amount of essential nutrients in parts of the body, such as the legs, feet, and hands. It can refer to the insufficient flow of the arteries, veins, or lymphatic system.
Poor circulation is not a condition but can result from various medical conditions or bad habits. The most common causes of circulatory issues include:
Poor circulation often causes patients to experience tingling, numbness, stinging pain or throbbing in their limbs, and muscle cramps. Each condition that may cause poor circulation can cause unique symptoms. For example, people with PAD may experience erectile dysfunction along with typical pain, numbness, and tingling.
While poor circulation may not seem like a health issue, it is important to recognize that it can negatively affect one's health. For example, circulatory issues can affect the function of an individual's organs. Circulatory tissues can reduce the number of nutrients and oxygen organs get, leading to decreased efficiency. This can cause fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and overall decline in one's physical and mental well-being. Poor circulation can also affect the body's ability to heal from injury or trauma.
Vascular doctors can diagnose poor circulation and provide personalized treatment based on the patient's unique needs and health status. They may recommend the following treatment methods.
The vascular doctor may recommend that the patient adopt a healthier lifestyle to improve their poor circulation. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, quitting smoking, and wearing compression garments can all help them avoid further health complications. Simple adjustments that include taking short breaks to stretch during long periods of sitting or standing at a desk during work can also make a substantial difference in blood flow and reduce symptoms of poor circulation.
If lifestyle changes do not work, the next step of poor circulation treatment may include medications. For example, statins are a class of drugs that keep plaque from building in one's arteries. Other medications can lower blood pressure or prevent or get rid of blood clots (warfarin or thrombolytics). That said, these medications carry the risk of bleeding. The provider will work with the patient to get the dosage right for their needs and ensure that they do not excessively bleed if they fall and get hurt.
In severe cases of poor circulation, the vascular doctor may recommend surgery. These procedures may include:
When considering surgery as a poor circulation treatment, it is important to remember that there are complications that accompany all surgical procedures, such as bleeding, infection, or nerve injury. Consult the vascular doctor about all risks and benefits of surgical poor circulation treatment.
It is possible to improve your overall quality of health and well-being. We offer effective poor circulation treatment options that are personalized to treat your specific circulatory issues and help you feel better. Call our office to learn about your treatment options or to schedule an appointment.
Request an appointment here: https://visoc.org or call Vascular & Interventional Specialists of Orange County at (714) 560-4450 for an appointment in our Orange office.
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