Question 1

can you naturally reverse atherosclerosis, poor circulation, peripheral artery disease?

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You can slow it down: We start to develop atherosclerosis in our 30's and generally it progresses as we age. People who have a family history of heart disease or stroke are more susceptible. You can slow down the progression of this disease by watching your cholesterol, keeping your blood pressure in check, attaining your ideal body weight and quitting smoking. Regular exercise, stress management and good eating helps!

Question 2

what causes poor circulation?

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Essentially : The same risk factors that cause coronary artery disease: smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, lack of exercise.

Question 3

what can help poor circulation?

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Walking: Walking, exercise, quitting tobacco smoking (if one smokes).. To begin with.

Question 4

best way to fix poor circulation?

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It Depends: It depends on the severity of the artery disease.  Short isolated lesions can be treated with endovascular techniques. Much more severe levels of disease in multiple arteries do better with surgery.

Question 5

what leads to the poor circulation?

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Multifactorial: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, obesity, and cigarette smoking.

Question 6

what are the signs of poor circulation?

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Leg pain walking: Poor circulation to the legs has symptoms of calf pain on walking, relieved by stopping&resting.  Poor circulation to the arms has symptoms of arm pain on using the arms.  Physical exam will show absent pulses in the leg or arm displaying the pain with use. 
Vascular lab studies can confirm a diagnosis and xrays of the circulation can further support the diagnosis.

Question 7

what can i should about poor circulation?

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Poor circulation: I suspect you mean peripheral vascular disease. If you smoke then stop. Get your cholesterol down to normal. Do a lot of walking.

Question 8

what are common causes of poor circulation?

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ASVD: Smoking, vasoconstriction, vasoocclusion, hypertension, drugs such as most stimulants, poor cardiac output leading to poor perfusion.

Question 9

what  medicine is good  for poor circulation?

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That depends: There are several medications that are helpful for a variety of reasons. Cilostazol can help but has potential issues or patients who should not use this drug. Platelet medications like Aspirin and Plavix (clopidogrel) can also be beneficial as can statin cholesterol medications and b blocker medicines for blood pressure control.  Any and all medications should only be starte after thorough exam by your md.

Question 10

how would you know if you have poor circulation?

Accepted Answer

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.

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