[JA Article] TC 13 scenario 1 How to Improve Your Circulation

08 Aug 2024

Signs of Poor Circulation2/14When your limbs can’t get enough blood, your hands or feet may feel cold or numb. If you’re light-skinned, your legs might get a blue tinge. Poor circulation also can dry your skin, turn your nails brittle, and make your hair fall out, especially on your feet and legs. Some men may have trouble getting or keeping an erection. And if you have diabetes, your scrapes, sores, or wounds tend to heal slower.

Signs of Poor Circulation
When your limbs can’t get enough blood, several symptoms can occur:

Cold or Numb Hands and Feet:
You might feel a persistent chill or numbness in your extremities.
Blue Tinge in Legs: If you have light skin, your legs might appear bluish.
Dry Skin: Poor circulation can lead to dry and flaky skin.
Brittle Nails: Your nails may become fragile and break easily.
Hair Loss: Hair might fall out, especially on your feet and legs.
Erectile Dysfunction in Men: Some men may experience difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection.
Slow Healing: If you have diabetes, cuts, scrapes, sores, or wounds may take longer to heal.