Symptoms of poor circulation in the legs
Symptoms of poor circulation in the legs
Reduced or blocked blood circulation in the legs (Peripheral Artery Disease - PAD) can cause serious problems. If you are careful at the right time, major complications (even losing a limb) can be avoided.
Some symptoms of the legs will tell you that blood circulation is being obstructed, and the consequences if you ignore them can be very serious. If you are not careful at the right time, this problem can be very serious.
This problem causes tingling, pain, weakness, yellowing of the legs, and symptoms like pins and needles in the legs can be seen. There are several tips that can be followed to keep the body healthy.
If there is no blood circulation in the legs, then you can walk every day. Walking slowly spreads the blood to the legs. As a result, the muscles also become strong.
If you exercise, the body will be good, the heart keeps pumping blood, and the body stays healthy.
Symptoms of poor circulation in the legs
Pain while walking (Claudication):
- Pain in the legs starts while walking and subsides with rest.
- Foot pain that always feels cold.
- One foot is colder than the other.
- Skin color change.
- The skin on the feet becomes pale, bluish, or dark.
- Sores on the toes or heels that do not heal.
- Small cuts or sores that do not heal for a long time.
- Hair loss on the legs.
- Sudden hair loss or loss on the legs.
- Tingling/numbness in the legs.
- When the nerves do not get enough blood, tingling or numbness may occur.
- Slow nail growth.
- Toenails grow very slowly or become brittle.
Factors that increase the risk
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Age (50+)
Things to do
- Quit smoking
- Walk for at least 30 minutes every day
- Eat vegetables, fruits, fiber, and low-salt foods
- Keep your weight under control
- Check your blood sugar and pressure regularly
When to see a doctor
If your feet hurt while walking regularly
If your skin on your feet is dark or if wounds take a long time to heal
If your feet suddenly become very cold or numb
