Poor Circulation: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment
- What Can Cause Poor Blood Circulation?
- Signs Of Poor Circulation
- Are You At Risk?
- What Can You Do About It?
Blood delivers oxygen and nutrients throughout the body and poor circulation can cause serious problems. Some symptoms to watch out for: pain on exercising which eases while resting; tingling, numbness, or cold sensation in the extremities; bluish, purplish, or shiny skin; hair loss, and slow healing sores on feet or legs; brittle toenails; erectile dysfunction.
Exercise, a healthy diet, and foods like oats, chickpeas, ginger, garlic, and beetroot may help.