[건강이 최고] Symptoms that appear when blood circulation is poor
The temperature has dropped so much that it is reminiscent of early winter weather. It is time to pay more attention to health management due to the lower temperature and drier indoor environment.
When it comes to seasonal diseases, most people think of respiratory-related diseases such as colds and flu, but you should also pay attention to blood circulation.
When it’s hot, blood vessels relax to dissipate heat, allowing for good blood circulation, but when it’s cold, blood vessels constrict, making it difficult for blood to flow through the narrowed blood vessels, which can lead to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Additionally, it can pose a great threat to patients suffering from chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and diabetes.
To sustain life, blood is divided from the heart artery into small blood vessels, connected to fine arteries, and connected to smaller blood vessels, the capillaries, to supply necessary nutrients and oxygen to tissues in the body through very thin blood vessel walls.
In addition, carbon dioxide and waste products from the body are returned to the heart through the veins. The process by which blood flows without staying anywhere in our body is called blood circulation.
Kim Byeong-soo, director of the Cardiovascular Center at Daedong Hospital (circulatory medicine specialist), said, “Blood vessels react sensitively to cold weather, and if you have underlying diseases such as high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, diabetes, or obesity, blood circulation disorders are more likely to occur than other people, and heart and brain disorders are more likely to occur. “It can lead to vascular disease, so we need to take care of it now,” he said.
Director Kim advised, “If blood circulation is not good, numbness or swelling in the hands and feet, frequent cramps, chest pain, dizziness, etc. may occur, so you should seek a diagnosis from a circulatory specialist in the early stages of symptoms.”
In order to manage blood circulation from the change of seasons to winter, you should avoid being exposed to sudden cold temperatures during daily life, such as opening the window immediately for ventilation right after waking up or going out from a warm room to a cold room outdoors.
In particular, people over 65 years of age need to be more careful because their blood vessel elasticity is reduced. After moving their bodies to some extent, they should open windows or begin outdoor activities while paying attention to keeping warm.
It is good to know your blood pressure, and if you are in a high-risk group, keep a blood pressure monitor at home and check it regularly. If you have underlying conditions such as high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, or diabetes, consult with a medical professional and receive consistent treatment. If you are overweight, begin management to maintain an appropriate weight.
Exercise improves blood circulation, increases heart strength, and helps manage weight and blood pressure. However, if the temperature is low or the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors is large, you should exercise flexibly, choosing the type or intensity of exercise to suit your physical strength and situation, such as exercising indoors rather than outdoors.
If you are an elderly person or have a chronic disease and must engage in outdoor activities, it is best to be accompanied by a guardian or avoid places with few people so that you can respond to emergency situations.
Sufficient water intake and healthy eating habits are the basics of health care, including blood circulation, and nicotine in cigarettes makes the blood sticky and is harmful to blood vessel health, so quit smoking.
Sometimes, people rely on folk remedies or supplements for poor blood circulation. In order to distinguish whether it is a symptom of simple blood circulation disorder or another disease, it is best to receive an early diagnosis from a circulatory specialist and receive appropriate treatment.
Daeik Kwon Medical reporter dkwon@hankookilbo.com
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2023-10-20 13:40:28
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