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Blood circulation
The blood circulation is the process of moving carbon dioxide and oxygen between the lungs, and body cells through the veins and arteries, with the help of the heart that pumps and pulls blood, and some people may suffer from a drop in blood circulation accompanied by dizziness, and difficulty breathing as a result of some diseases that obstruct The process of oxygen-saturated blood reaching all or some of the body's organs, which leads to many dangerous complications, and in this article we will introduce you to the causes of decreased blood circulation.
Reasons for the occurrence of a decrease in blood circulation
- Pregnancy, as women in this period suffer from increased blood circulation most of the time.
- Having some heart diseases, such as heart valve problems, as well as having heart attacks.
- Low blood pressure.
- The person suffers from some problems in the endocrine glands, such as adrenal insufficiency and the thyroid gland.
- Low blood sugar level.
- Dehydration, because it causes the loss of large amounts of water, which leads to a sense of dizziness, diarrhea, high temperature, a feeling of fatigue, and general weakness in the body.
- Taking diuretics and exercising excessively.
- Any injury to the body, or any internal bleeding, causes the loss of large amounts of blood.
- Infection with a severe infection in the body that travels to the bloodstream.
- A person suffers from hypersensitivity to some medicines or some foods, which leads to respiratory problems, such as a swollen throat, in addition to feeling itchy.
Symptoms of decreased blood circulation
- Paleness of the skin.
- Shortness of breath.
- Lightheadedness or dizziness
- Lack of focus.
- Fatigue and tiredness.
- Thirst.
- Blurred vision.
Treatment of low blood circulation
- Drink lots of water.
- Adopting a healthy diet that contains all nutrients that are beneficial to the health of the body, such as vegetables, skimmed chicken, fruits, whole grains, and fish.
- Change his body position from lying on his back to standing, or leaning on the nearest wall.
- Taking a deep breath for a few minutes when getting out of bed in the morning and sitting upright, and it is preferable to raise the head slightly above the level of the body when sleeping to avoid any symptoms.
- Eat a number of small meals throughout the day, and cut back on meals that are high in carbohydrates, such as pasta, rice, potatoes, and bread.
- Wearing comfortable shoes while working, avoiding high heels for a long time, and wearing socks to keep the feet warm, taking into account that they are not too tight.
- Listening to music, meditation.
