leg arteries Archives - Healthhype https://healthhype.com/tag/leg-arteries Current Health Articles on Symptoms, Diseases and Treatment Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:16:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://healthhype.com/wp-content/uploads/logoicon.png leg arteries Archives - Healthhype https://healthhype.com/tag/leg-arteries 32 32 Slow Blood Flow, Sluggish Circulation in the Legs (Diagram) https://healthhype.com/slow-blood-flow-sluggish-circulation-in-the-legs-diagram.html https://healthhype.com/slow-blood-flow-sluggish-circulation-in-the-legs-diagram.html#respond Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:47:16 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=13485 The legs, particularly the lower leg and foot, are the most prone to circulatory problems due to its distance from the heart and the range of disorders that may arise within the long and extensive network of leg arteries and leg veins.  This can therefore affect the flow of blood from the heart to the legs via the arteries or from the legs to the heart via the veins. When the blood flow is hampered, it is essentially slowed down and may not reach the leg at a rate that is sufficient to maintain the oxygen and nutrient supply to the tissues of the lower leg or feet. This is seen in poor leg circulation problems affecting the arteries – arterial insufficiency. If the flow back to heart is disrupted, due to problems in the vein(s), the blood will pool in the legs and the circulation becomes sluggish. This is seen in venous insufficiency as a result of varicose veins, superficial thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis. Leg Artery Problems Arteries carry oxygen and nutrient rich blood to the legs from the heart. When the flow of blood to the legs is compromised, the tissues of the legs become starved for [...]

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]]> https://healthhype.com/slow-blood-flow-sluggish-circulation-in-the-legs-diagram.html/feed 0 How to Improve Leg Circulation Guide | Exercise Video Legs, Feet https://healthhype.com/how-to-improve-leg-circulation-elevate-and-exercise-legs-feet.html https://healthhype.com/how-to-improve-leg-circulation-elevate-and-exercise-legs-feet.html#comments Fri, 26 Nov 2010 19:07:49 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=13421 Inactivity is a major contributing factor to the development of both arterial and venous problems that lead to poor leg circulation. Even when these conditions are caused by other factors, being sedentary will accelerate the progression of the condition, exacerbate the symptoms and possibly lead to complications that could have been avoided with proper exercise. The main cause of arterial insufficiency is due to peripheral arterial disease with atherosclerosis and emboli being the most common causes of a blockage in the leg arteries. With venous insufficiency, varicose veins and thrombus formation (DVT) affect the superficial and deep leg veins respectively. Ways to Improve Blood Circulation in the Leg There are a number of methods to improve the blood circulation in the leg. This can vary from conservative management (diet, exercise or compression stockings) to medication or surgery where necessary. Medical and surgical management should only be considered after careful evaluation by a medical doctor with the relevant diagnostic investigation. The medical management of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes mellitus is essential in the treatment of blood circulation problems of the leg. Diet may be useful in reducing the blood cholesterol levels which is the main contributing factor in atherosclerosis and can [...]

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