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what can i do for bad circulation?

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Depends: Depends if means venous or arterial issue.  If pad, controlling risk factors such as hypertension, increase cholesterol, weight management, improved diet.  Excercise is beneficial.

Question 2

what are  signs of bad circulation?

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Cool extremities : Or pain with exertion.

Question 3

how do i get improve bad circulation?

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Get to cause first: You should try to figure out the cause before applying these remedies.  It could be a herniated disk, or a pinched nerve, or thyroid or nerve dysfunction.  That said, massage hands with rosemary, lavender or eucalyptus oil;  gentle stretching; cook with turmeric and black pepper; garlic, ginger.  Try taking ginkgo biloba as a supplement.

Question 4

is bad circulation a bad thing for memory?

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Could be : Poor cerebral circulation could affect memory, but it is not the only reason.

Question 5

how are some ways to get improve  bad circulation?

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Lifestyle Changes: Exercise, weight loss, and compression stockings are great ways to improve circulation within your body, especially to your legs. As we get older the valves in or veins that help return blood to the heart don't work right. By exercising you keep your blood flow strong and heart and muscles healthy. Weight loss reduces excess stress on veins while compression stockings reduce swelling.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: bad circulation?

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Depends: This is a gernalized term and usually indicates poor arterial perfusion to an extremity.  However, in my experience, docs also use it to indicate venous problems as well.

Question 7

i have been told i have bad circulation but how do i resolve this?

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Depends: "bad circulation" is a general term often used to refer to many different things. You should see your doctor for a more accurate diagnosis. Depending on your symptoms, physical exam findings, and specific tests that can be done, it can be determined if there is a problem with either the arteries or the veins. What can be done will depend on what the specific problem is.

Question 8

how would i find out for sure if i have bad circulation are there any checks i can do myself ?

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See a doctor: There are some signs like no hair on the tops of toes and weak pulses in the lower extremities, and calf pain with walking.  But, if you think you may have poor circulation, you should see a doctor soon.

Question 9

how do doctors test women for bad circulation?

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Ankle Brachial Index: When interpreted by an experienced physician, the ankle brachial index (abi) along with toe pressures and arterial waveforms is the best noninvasive indicator  of poor circulation. In fact, decreased abi is a predictor of death, heart attack, and stroke and is a good way to identify people with vascular disease who may benefit from lifestyle change and medical treatment. See your doctor.

Question 10

what to do about bad circulation from somking years ago?

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P.A.D.: Peripheral arterial disease (p.A.D.) can present as "poor circulation".  This is easily diagnosed by non invasive tests by your pcp or vascular specialist.  P.A.D. Can be a marker of c.A.D (coronary artery disease).

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