Question 1

can hypothyroid cause circulation probs, such as red legs; burning and itching also and tight shiney skin on lower leg? why would a dr not give meds?

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Labs?: Hypothyroidism is diagnosed with lab testing.  The most common symptoms are fatigue, mild weight gain, constipation, and sensitivity or intolerance of cold temperatures (feeling cold when everyone else is comfortable).  If your labs showed normal thyroid function then there is nothing to treat with thyroid medication.  Have lab checked, and if normal, continue other evaluation with your doctor.

Question 2

i'm confirmed hypothyroid. can it cause circulation; such as red legs; burning and itching also and tight shiney skin on lower leg? why no meds by dr?

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This may not be due: this may not be due to hyperthyroidism.you'll need a new evaluation by your physician to help clarify what's going on

Question 3

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 4

what does poor circulation feel like?

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Pain: You would primarily feel pain or discomfort when walking or exercising and this can be relieved by rest.  In severe conditions there is even rest pain.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of poor circulation?

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Numbness, pain, etc.: Many times, there are no symptoms at first.  As this progresseses, one may notice numbness, and tingling in an extremity, and might need to dangle it over a chair or the side of a bed if it is a leg.  If one walks, things like claudication or pain in the calves might occur which is relieved by rest.  Ultimately, it gets to where pain occurs at rest, and later the limb can become ischemic, etc.

Question 6

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 7

how would you know if you have poor 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 8

what do you think i should do for poor circulation?

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Complicated question: Poor? How do you know? Are there blockages? Spasm? Cold feet? Answer depends on underlying condition, .

Question 9

is poor circulation linked to yawning?

Accepted Answer

Yawning: Yawining is a normal function and isn't linked to poor circulation.

Question 10

what are the health consequences of poor circulation?

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Higher risk of death: Poor circulation, as defined by a decreased ankle brachial index (abi), a test easily performed in the office by your doctor, increases the risk of death, heart attack, and stroke. The good news is that once diagnosed, medical management and lifestyle changes can help. The most important lifestyle change is to quit smoking immediately.

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