Violation of cerebral circulation symptoms. How to Improve Poor Circulation in Different Ways

cerebral circulation- blood circulation in the vascular system of the brain and spinal cord.

The process that causes disorders of cerebral circulation can affect the main and cerebral arteries (aorta, brachiocephalic trunk, common, internal and external carotid, subclavian, vertebral, basilar, spinal, radicular arteries and their branches), cerebral veins and venous sinuses, jugular veins. The nature of the pathology of the cerebral vessels is different: thrombosis, embolism, narrowing of the lumen, kinks and looping, aneurysms of the vessels of the brain and spinal cord.

The severity and localization of morphological changes in the brain tissue in patients with cerebral circulation disorders are determined by the underlying disease, the blood supply pool of the affected vessel, the mechanisms of development of this circulatory disorder, the age and individual characteristics of the patient.

Morphological signs of cerebrovascular accident can be focal and diffuse. Focal include hemorrhagic stroke, intrathecal hemorrhage, cerebral infarction; to diffuse - multiple small-focal changes in the substance of the brain of different nature and different prescription, small hemorrhages, small fresh and organizing foci of necrosis of the brain tissue, gliomesodermal scars and small cysts.

Clinically, with cerebral circulation disorders, there may be subjective sensations (headache, dizziness, paresthesia, etc.) without objective neurological symptoms; organic microsymptoms without clear symptoms of loss of CNS function; focal symptoms: movement disorders - paresis or paralysis, extrapyramidal disorders, hyperkinesis, coordination disorders, sensitivity disorders, pain; violations of the functions of the sense organs, focal violations of the higher functions of the cerebral cortex - aphasia, agraphia, alexia, etc .; changes in intelligence, memory, emotional-volitional sphere; epileptic seizures; psychopathological symptoms.

According to the nature of cerebrovascular accidents, initial manifestations of insufficient blood supply to the brain, acute cerebrovascular accidents (transient disorders, intrathecal hemorrhages, strokes), chronic slowly progressive disorders of cerebral and spinal circulation (dyscirculatory encephalopathy and myelopathy) are distinguished.

Clinical symptoms of the initial manifestations of insufficiency of blood supply to the brain are appearing, especially after intense mental and physical work, staying in a stuffy room, headache, dizziness, noise in the head, decreased performance, sleep disturbance. Focal neurological symptoms in such patients, as a rule, are absent or are represented by diffuse microsymptoms. To diagnose the initial manifestations of insufficient blood supply to the brain, it is necessary to identify objective signs of atherosclerosis, arterial hypertension, vasomotor dystonia and exclude other somatic pathologies, as well as neurosis.

Acute cerebrovascular accidents include transient cerebrovascular accidents and strokes.

Transient disorders of cerebral circulation are manifested by focal or cerebral symptoms (or a combination thereof), lasting less than 1 day. Most often they are observed in atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels, hypertension and arterial hypertension.

There are transient ischemic attacks and hypertensive cerebral crises.

Transient ischemic attacks are characterized by the appearance of focal neurological symptoms (weakness and numbness of the extremities, speech difficulty, impaired statics, diplopia, etc.) against the background of mild or absent cerebral symptoms.

For hypertensive cerebral crises, on the contrary, the predominance of cerebral symptoms (headache, dizziness, nausea or vomiting) over focal ones, which sometimes may be absent, is characteristic. Acute cerebrovascular accident, in which focal neurological symptoms persist for more than 1 day, is considered a stroke.

Acute disorders of venous circulation in the brain also include venous hemorrhages, thrombosis of the cerebral veins and venous sinuses.

Chronic disorders of cerebral circulation (dyscirculatory encephalopathy and myelopathy) are the result of progressive circulatory failure caused by various vascular diseases.

With dyscirculatory encephalopathy, diffuse organic symptoms are detected, usually in combination with memory impairment, headaches, non-systemic dizziness, irritability, etc. There are 3 stages of dyscirculatory encephalopathy.

For stage I, in addition to diffuse, unsharply pronounced persistent organic symptoms (asymmetry of cranial innervation, light oral reflexes, inaccuracies in coordination, etc.), the presence of a syndrome similar to the asthenic form of neurasthenia is characteristic (memory impairment, fatigue, absent-mindedness, difficulty switching from one activity to another). another, dull headaches, non-systemic dizziness, poor sleep, irritability, tearfulness, depressed mood). The intellect does not suffer.

Stage II is characterized by a progressive deterioration of memory (including professional), a decrease in working capacity, personality changes (viscosity of thought, a narrowing of the circle of interests, apathy, often verbosity, irritability, quarrelsomeness, etc.), and a decrease in intelligence. Daytime sleepiness is typical with poor night sleep. Organic symptoms are more pronounced (mild dysarthria, reflexes of oral automatism and other pathological reflexes, bradykinesia, tremor, changes in muscle tone, coordination and sensory disorders).
Stage III is characterized by both aggravation of mental disorders (up to dementia) and the development of neurological syndromes associated with a predominant lesion of a certain area of ​​the brain. It can be pseudobulbar palsy, parkinsonism, cerebellar ataxia, pyramidal insufficiency. Frequent stroke-like worsening of the condition, characterized by the appearance of new focal symptoms and an increase in previously existing signs of cerebrovascular insufficiency.

Dyscirculatory myelopathy also has a progressive course, in which three stages can be conventionally distinguished. Stage I (compensated) is characterized by the appearance of moderate fatigue of the muscles of the limbs, less often by weakness of the limbs. Subsequently, in stage II (subcompensated), weakness in the limbs progressively increases, sensitivity disorders appear in the segmental and conduction type, changes in the reflex sphere. In stage III, paresis or paralysis, severe sensory disturbances, and pelvic disorders develop.

The nature of focal syndromes depends on the localization of pathological foci along the length and diameter of the spinal cord. Possible clinical syndromes are polio, pyramidal, syringomyelic, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, posterocolumnar, transverse spinal cord lesions.

Chronic venous circulation disorders include venous congestion, causing venous encephalopathy and myelopathy. It is a consequence of cardiac or pulmonary heart failure, compression of extracranial veins in the neck, etc. Difficulties in venous outflow from the cranial cavity and spinal canal can be compensated for a long time; with decompensation, headaches, convulsive seizures, cerebellar symptoms, and dysfunction of the cranial nerves are possible. Venous encephalopathy is characterized by a variety of clinical manifestations. Hypertension (pseudotumor) syndrome, disseminated small-focal brain damage syndrome, asthenic syndrome can be observed. Venous encephalopathy also includes bettolepsy (cough epilepsy), which develops in diseases that lead to venous congestion in the brain. Venous myelopathy is a particular variant of dyscirculatory myelopathy and does not differ significantly from the latter clinically.

Symptoms of circulatory disorders in the vessels of the brain

In the early stages, the disease is asymptomatic. However, it progresses rapidly and gradually its symptoms completely incapacitate a person, work capacity is seriously impaired, a person loses the joy of life and cannot fully live.

So, the symptoms of cerebrovascular accident include:

Headache is a major wake-up call, but people often ignore it, believing that pain is caused by fatigue, weather, or other causes.
pain in the eyes - its peculiarity lies in the fact that it noticeably increases during the movement of the eyeballs, especially in the evening
dizziness - when such a phenomenon is noted regularly, it should by no means be ignored
nausea and vomiting - usually this symptom occurs in parallel with the above
ear congestion
ringing or noise in the ears
convulsions - this symptom is less common than others, but still occurs
numbness - in violation of blood circulation in the vessels of the brain, it occurs absolutely for no reason
tension of the head muscles, especially pronounced in the occipital
weakness in the body
fainting
skin blanching
decrease in heart rate

There are also various disorders of consciousness, such as:

Alterations in perception, such as feeling overwhelmed
memory impairment - a person remembers his past perfectly, but often forgets about plans, about where everything is
distraction
rapid fatigue and, as a result, a decrease in working capacity
irascibility, slight excitability, tearfulness
constant drowsiness or vice versa insomnia

Causes of cerebrovascular disorders

The causes of this disease are very diverse. Usually they are associated with other abnormalities in the work of the cardiovascular system, for example, with vascular atherosclerosis or hypertension. Atherosclerosis is a blockage of blood vessels with cholesterol plaques, so it is simply necessary to monitor the concentration of cholesterol in the blood. And for this you should monitor your daily diet.

Chronic fatigue also often causes circulatory disorders in our brain. Unfortunately, people often do not realize the seriousness of their condition and reach terrible consequences. But chronic fatigue syndrome can lead not only to circulatory failure, but also to disruption of the endocrine system, central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract.

Various traumatic brain injuries can also cause disorders. It can be an injury of any severity. Injuries with intracranial hemorrhage are especially dangerous. It is quite natural that the stronger this hemorrhage, the more serious consequences it can lead to.

The problem of a modern person is a regular sitting in front of a computer monitor in an uncomfortable position. As a result of this, the muscles of the neck and back are greatly overstrained and blood circulation in the vessels, including the vessels of the brain, is disturbed. Excessive exercise can also be harmful.

Circulatory problems are also closely related to diseases of the spine, especially its cervical region. Be careful if you are diagnosed with scoliosis or osteochondrosis.

The main cause of cerebral hemorrhage is high blood pressure. With its sharp rise, a rupture of the vessel may occur, resulting in the release of blood into the substance of the brain and the development of an intracerebral hematoma.

A more rare cause of hemorrhage is a ruptured aneurysm. An arterial aneurysm, usually related to congenital pathology, is a saccular protrusion on the vessel wall. The walls of such a protrusion do not have such a powerful muscular and elastic frame as the walls of a normal vessel have. Therefore, sometimes only a relatively small jump in pressure, which is observed in quite healthy people during physical exertion or emotional stress, is enough for the wall of the aneurysm to burst.

Along with saccular aneurysms, other congenital anomalies of the vascular system are sometimes observed, creating a threat of sudden hemorrhage.
In cases where an aneurysm is located in the walls of vessels located on the surface of the brain, its rupture leads to the development of not intracerebral, but subarachnoid (subarachnoid) hemorrhage, located under the arachnoid membrane surrounding the brain. Subarachnoid hemorrhage does not directly lead to the development of focal neurological symptoms (paresis, speech disorders, etc.), but with it general cerebral symptoms are expressed: a sudden sharp ("dagger") headache, often followed by loss of consciousness.

A cerebral infarction usually develops as a result of blockage of one of the cerebral vessels or a large (main) vessel of the head, through which blood flows to the brain.

There are four main vessels: the right and left internal carotid arteries, supplying most of the right and left hemispheres of the brain, and the right and left vertebral arteries, which then merge into the main artery and supply blood to the brainstem, cerebellum and occipital lobes of the cerebral hemispheres.

The causes of blockage of the main and cerebral arteries may be different. So, during an inflammatory process on the heart valves (with the formation of infiltrates or with the formation of a parietal thrombus in the heart), pieces of a thrombus or infiltrate can come off and with the blood flow come to the cerebral vessel, the caliber of which is smaller than the size of the piece (embolus), and as a result clog the vessel. Particles of a decaying atherosclerotic plaque on the walls of one of the main arteries of the head can also become emboli.

This is one of the mechanisms for the development of cerebral infarction - embolic.
Another mechanism for the development of a heart attack is thrombotic: the gradual development of a blood clot (blood clot) at the location of an atherosclerotic plaque on the vessel wall. Atherosclerotic plaque filling the lumen of the vessel leads to a slowdown in blood flow, which contributes to the development of a blood clot. The uneven surface of the plaque favors the adhesion (aggregation) of platelets and other blood elements in this place, which is the main frame of the resulting thrombus.

As a rule, some local factors for the formation of a blood clot are often not enough. The development of thrombosis is facilitated by factors such as a general slowdown in blood flow (therefore, thrombosis of the cerebral vessels, as opposed to embolism and hemorrhage, usually develops at night, during sleep), increased blood clotting, increased aggregation (gluing) properties of platelets and red blood cells.

What is blood clotting, everyone knows from experience. A person accidentally cuts a finger, blood begins to flow from it, but gradually a blood clot (thrombus) forms at the site of the cut and the bleeding stops.
Blood clotting is a necessary biological factor contributing to our survival. But both reduced and increased clotting threatens our health and even our very lives.

Increased coagulability leads to the development of thrombosis, reduced - to bleeding with the slightest cuts and bruises. Hemophilia, a disease accompanied by reduced blood clotting and having a hereditary character, suffered from many members of the reigning families of Europe, including the son of the last Russian emperor, Tsarevich Alexei.

Violation of normal blood flow can also be the result of a spasm (strong compression) of the vessel, which occurs as a result of a sharp contraction of the muscle layer of the vascular wall. A few decades ago, spasm was given great importance in the development of cerebrovascular accidents. Currently, cerebral infarctions are mainly associated with spasm of cerebral vessels, which sometimes develop several days after a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

With frequent rises in blood pressure, changes can develop in the walls of small vessels that feed the deep structures of the brain. These changes lead to narrowing, and often to the closure of these vessels. Sometimes, after another sharp rise in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis), a small infarct develops in the circulation of such a vessel (called in the scientific literature "lacunar" infarction).

In some cases, cerebral infarction can develop without complete blockage of the vessel. This is the so-called hemodynamic stroke. Imagine a hose that you use to water your garden. The hose is clogged with silt, but the electric motor, lowered into the pond, works well, and there is enough water jet for normal watering. But a slight bend in the hose or a deterioration in the operation of the motor is enough, instead of a powerful jet, a narrow stream of water begins to flow out of the hose, which is clearly not enough to water the ground well.

The same can occur under certain conditions with the blood flow in the brain. For this, the presence of two factors is sufficient: a sharp narrowing of the lumen of the main or cerebral vessel by an atherosclerotic plaque filling it or as a result of its inflection plus a drop in blood pressure due to a deterioration (often temporary) of the heart.

The mechanism of transient disorders of cerebral circulation (transient ischemic attacks) is in many respects similar to the mechanism of development of cerebral infarction. Only compensating mechanisms for transient cerebrovascular accidents work quickly, and the developed symptoms disappear within a few minutes (or hours). But one should not hope that compensation mechanisms will always cope so well with the violation that has arisen. Therefore, it is so important to know the causes of cerebrovascular accident, which makes it possible to develop methods for preventing (preventing) repeated disasters.

Treatment of cerebrovascular accident

Various diseases of the cardiovascular system are the most common ailments among the population of the planet. A violation of cerebral circulation in general is an extremely dangerous thing. The brain is the most important organ of our body. Its poor functioning leads not only to physical abnormalities, but also to a violation of consciousness.

The treatment of this disease includes not only taking medications, but also a complete change in your lifestyle. As mentioned above, cholesterol plaques contribute to the development of circulatory disorders in the vessels of the brain. So, it is necessary to take measures to prevent an increase in the level of cholesterol in the blood. And the main measures include proper nutrition. First of all, do the following:

Limit your salt intake as much as possible
give up alcoholic beverages
if you have extra pounds - you urgently need to get rid of them, because they create an extra load on your blood vessels, and this is simply unacceptable with this disease
In some people, blood vessels, including capillaries, are fragile. These people often bleed gums, nosebleeds are not uncommon. How to get rid of this scourge?

Dissolve a teaspoon of well-peeled (food) and finely ground sea salt in a glass of water at room temperature. Cool saline solution draw in through the nostrils and hold your breath for about 3-4 seconds. Repeat the procedure every morning for 10-12 days, and nosebleeds will stop.

This method also helps well: prepare a saturated saline solution (five tablespoons of coarse sea salt in a glass of warm water). Make two swabs out of cotton, soak them in the prepared solution and insert them into your nose. Lie with your head thrown back for 20 minutes. It is also useful to rinse your mouth with the same solution: the gums will stop hurting and bleeding.

Take two tablespoons of dry mustard, two pods of crushed hot pepper, a tablespoon of sea salt. Mix all ingredients and add two glasses of vodka. Leave the mixture in a dark place for 10 days. With the resulting tincture, actively rub your feet at night. After rubbing, put on woolen socks and go to bed.

Treatment of age-related changes in the circulatory system in the elderly

Age-related changes in the vessels and heart to a large extent limit the adaptive capacity and create prerequisites for the development of diseases.

Changes in the vessels. The structure of the vascular wall changes with age in each person. The muscle layer of each vessel gradually atrophies and decreases, its elasticity is lost and sclerotic seals of the inner wall appear. This greatly limits the ability of blood vessels to expand and narrow, which is already a pathology. First of all, large arterial trunks, especially the aorta, suffer. In elderly and old people, the number of active capillaries per unit area is significantly reduced. Tissues and organs cease to receive the amount of nutrients and oxygen they need, and this leads to their starvation and the development of various diseases.

With age, in each person, small vessels are more and more “clogged” with lime deposits and peripheral vascular resistance increases. This leads to some increase in blood pressure. But the development of hypertension is largely hampered by the fact that with a decrease in the tone of the muscle wall of large vessels, the lumen of the venous bed expands. This leads to a decrease in cardiac output (minute volume is the amount of blood ejected by the heart per minute) and to an active redistribution of peripheral circulation. The coronary and cardiac circulations are usually almost unaffected by the decrease in cardiac output, while the renal and hepatic circulations are greatly reduced.

Decreased contractility of the heart muscle. The older a person becomes, the more muscle fibers of the heart muscle atrophy. The so-called "senile heart" develops. There is a progressive sclerosis of the myocardium, and in place of the atrophied muscle fibers of the heart tissue, fibers of non-working connective tissue develop. The strength of heart contractions gradually decreases, metabolic processes are more and more disturbed, which creates conditions for energy-dynamic insufficiency of the heart in conditions of intense activity.

In addition, in old age, conditioned and unconditioned reflexes of the regulation of blood circulation appear, and the inertness of vascular reactions is increasingly revealed. Studies have shown that with aging, the effects on the cardiovascular system of various brain structures change. In turn, the feedback also changes - the reflexes coming from the baroreceptors of large vessels are weakened. This leads to dysregulation of blood pressure.

As a result of all of the above reasons, with age, the physical performance of the heart decreases. This leads to a limitation of the range of reserve capabilities of the body and a decrease in the efficiency of its work.

Points of influence in circulatory disorders

With weak blood flow and blockage of blood vessels, the index finger and thumb of one hand should grab the middle finger of the other hand. Acupressure is carried out by pressing with medium force with the thumbnail on the point, which is located under the nail bed. Massage should be done on both hands, devoting 1 minute to it.

Points of influence for thirst. If you feel thirsty, you should act on a calming point. The peculiarity of this BAP is that so far it has not been possible to determine other points associated with the mucous membrane in the human body. The point is located at a distance of about 1 cm from the tip of the tongue. The massage consists in the form of a light biting of this point with the front teeth (incisors) with a rhythm of 20 times in 1 minute.

Points of influence in sleep disorders. With insomnia, acupressure of the lower part of the auricle should be performed. Massage should be carried out with the index and thumb, clasping the earlobe on both sides. The biologically active point is located in the middle of the lobe. Sleep will come faster (yuli massage is carried out more often on the right side than on the left.

Picture. Points of influence for influenza, runny nose, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract

Acupressure does not replace the necessary medical treatment, especially if surgery is urgently needed (for example, with appendicitis, its purulent stage).

Circulatory disorders - a change that is formed as a result of a change in the volume and properties of blood in the vessels or from hemorrhage. The disease has a general and local character. The disease develops from, and bleeding. Impaired blood circulation can be noted in any part of the human body, so there are a lot of reasons for the onset of the disease.

Etiology

The causes of circulatory disorders are very similar in their manifestations to. Often the provoking factor is the deposition of fatty components in the walls of blood vessels. With a large accumulation of these fats, a violation of blood flow through the vessels is noted. This process leads to clogging of the opening of the arteries, the appearance of aneurysms, and sometimes to rupture of the walls.

Conventionally, doctors divide all the causes that disrupt blood circulation into the following groups:

• compression;
• traumatic;
• vasospastic;
• based on tumors;
• occlusal.

Most often, pathology is diagnosed in people with diabetes, and other ailments. Also, circulatory disorders often manifest themselves from penetrating injuries, vascular disorders, and aneurysms.

Studying the disease, the doctor must determine exactly where the violation is localized. If circulatory disorders are caused in the limbs, then, most likely, the following indicators served as the reasons:

• damage to the arteries;
• cholesterol plaques;
• blood clots;
• spasms of the arteries.

The disease is often provoked by characteristic diseases:

• diabetes;

Circulatory disorders of the lower extremities progress under the influence of certain factors - nicotine, alcohol, excess weight, old age, diabetes, genetics, failure in lipid metabolism. The causes of poor blood transport in the legs have common characteristics. The disease develops in the same way as in other places, from damage to the structure of the arteries, a decrease in the lumen of the vessels due to the appearance of plaques, the inflammatory process of the walls of the arteries and from spasms.

The etiology of cerebrovascular accident lies in the development of atherosclerosis and hypertension. A sharp increase in pressure affects the structure of the arteries and can provoke a rupture, which leads to an intracerebral hematoma. Mechanical damage to the skull can also contribute to the development of the disease.

Provoking factors of cerebrovascular accident are the following factors:

• constant fatigue;
• stress;
• physical stress;
• the use of contraceptives;
• excess weight;
• the use of nicotine and alcoholic beverages.

Many ailments are manifested in girls during pregnancy, when the body changes significantly, the hormonal background is disturbed and the organs need to rebuild for a new job. During this period, women can detect a violation of the uteroplacental circulation. The process develops against the background of a decrease in the metabolic, endocrine, transport, protective and other functions of the placenta. Because of this pathology, placental insufficiency develops, which contributes to a disturbed metabolic process between the organs of the mother and the fetus.

Classification

To make it easier for doctors to determine the etiology of the disease, they deduced the following types of common acute circulatory disorders in the cardiovascular system:

• disseminated intravascular coagulation;
• shock state;
• arterial plethora;
• thickening of the blood;
• venous plethora;
• acute anemia or chronic form of pathology.

Local disorders of venous circulation are manifested in the following types:

• thrombosis;
• ischemia;
• heart attack;
• embolism;
• blood stasis;
• venous plethora;
• plethora in the arteries;
• bleeding and hemorrhage.

Doctors also present a general classification of the disease:

• acute violation - manifests itself sharply in two types - hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke;
• chronic - is formed gradually from acute attacks, manifests itself in rapid fatigue, headaches, dizziness;
• transient violation of cerebral circulation - characterized by numbness of parts of the face or body, seizures of epilepsy, a violation of the speech apparatus, weakness in the limbs, pain, nausea may occur.

Symptoms

The general symptoms of the disease include pain attacks, a change in the shade of the fingers, the appearance of ulcers, cyanosis, swelling of the vessels and the area around them, fatigue, fainting, and much more. Every person who has ever encountered such problems has repeatedly complained to the doctor about such manifestations.

If we disassemble the disease according to the location of the lesion and its symptoms, then cerebrovascular accidents in the first stage do not manifest themselves. Signs will not bother the patient until there is a strong blood supply to the brain. Also, the patient begins to show such symptoms of circulatory disorders:

• pain syndrome;
• impaired coordination and visual function;
• noise in the head;
• decrease in the level of working capacity;
• violation of the quality of the memory function of the brain;
• numbness of the face and limbs;
• failure in the speech apparatus.

If there is a violation of blood circulation in the legs and arms, then the patient develops severe lameness with pain, as well as loss of sensitivity. The temperature of the extremities is often slightly reduced. A person may be disturbed by a constant feeling of heaviness, weakness and convulsions.

Diagnostics

In medical practice, many techniques and methods are used to determine the cause of peripheral circulatory disorders (PIMK). Doctors prescribe an instrumental examination to the patient:

• Ultrasound duplex examination of blood vessels;
• selective contrast phlebography;
• scintigraphy;
• tomography.

To establish the factors provoking circulatory disorders of the lower extremities, the doctor conducts an examination for the presence of vascular pathologies, and also finds out all the signs, the presence of other pathologies, general condition, allergies, etc. to take an anamnesis. For an accurate diagnosis, laboratory tests are prescribed:

• general blood test and sugar;
• coagulogram;
• lipidogram.

In the examination of the patient, it is still necessary to determine the functionality of the heart. For this, the patient is examined using an electrocardiogram, echocardiography, phonocardiography.

In order to determine the functionality of the cardiovascular system as accurately as possible, the patient is examined with physical activity, with breath holding and with orthostatic tests.

Treatment

Symptoms and treatment of circulation are interrelated. Until the doctor reveals to which disease all the signs belong, it is impossible to prescribe therapy.

The best result of treatment will be in the patient whose pathology was diagnosed in the initial stages and therapy was started on time. In eliminating the disease, doctors resort to both medical and surgical methods. If the disease is detected at the initial stage, then you can be cured by the usual revision of the way of life, balancing nutrition and playing sports.

Treatment of impaired blood circulation is prescribed to the patient according to the following scheme:

• elimination of the root cause;
• increase in myocardial contractility;
• regulation of intracardiac hemodynamics;
• improvement of cardiac work;
• oxygen therapy.

Methods of therapy are prescribed only after the source of the development of the pathology is identified. If there is a violation of the blood circulation of the lower extremities, then the patient needs to use drug therapy. The doctor prescribes drugs to improve vascular tone and capillary structure. To cope with such goals, such drugs can:

• venotonics;
• phlebotropic;
• lymphotonics;
• angioprotectors;
• homeopathic tablets.

For additional therapy, doctors prescribe anticoagulants and anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal drugs, and hirudotherapy is also used.

The activity of our body directly depends on its circulatory system. Circulatory disorders are an abnormal condition in which the supply of tissues with oxygen and essential nutrients deteriorates due to changes in the properties and volume of blood in the vessels. The result of this is the development of hypoxia and the slowing down of metabolic processes, leading to the emergence of a large number of diseases.

Large and small circles of blood circulation

Heart failure, circulatory disorders and its disorder - all these concepts characterize the same condition, in which not only changes in the contractile function of the myocardium of the left and right ventricles occur, but also peripheral circulatory lesions are observed that spread to the entire body.

The heart is the body's central circulatory organ. From the left atrium, arterial blood enters the left ventricle, then, during heart contractions, blood enriched with oxygen and nutrients is pushed out of the ventricle into the aorta, moves through the arteries, branches into arterioles and ends up in the capillaries, entangling, like a cobweb, all organs. Through the walls of the capillaries, nutrition and gas exchange take place in the tissues, the blood delivers oxygen, and receives carbon dioxide and metabolic products. From the capillaries, venous blood is transferred through the veins to the right atrium, where the systemic circulation ends. In the small circle, venous blood, entering the capillary bed of the lungs, is enriched with oxygen and released from metabolic products, then returns through the pulmonary veins to the left atrium. If at some stage of the movement of blood or in the heart circle there is a violation of blood circulation, the result of the lesion is the occurrence of various diseases.

Types of circulatory disorders

The circulatory system is conditionally divided into central and peripheral. Anomalies of the central system are caused by a malfunction of the heart and large blood vessels. Lesions in the peripheral system are due to structural and functional disorders of these vessels. Circulatory disorders are divided into the following types: hyperemia, ischemia, bleeding, thrombosis, embolism, shock.

Chronic and acute circulatory disorders are also distinguished. Chronic pathologies develop over a long period with the gradual development of atherosclerotic plaques on the inner surface of the arteries, leading to their narrowing up to complete obliteration. Occlusive lesions of the vessels of the lower extremities can be the cause of the development of necrosis.

Acute lesions of the circulatory system are usually the result of cardiovascular insufficiency, but also appear against the background of damage to the central nervous system, endocrine diseases and other pathologies. Acute circulatory disorders include strokes and cerebral vein thrombosis.

Causes of the disease

Circulatory disorders are one of the symptoms of a large number of diseases of the cardiovascular system. Conventionally, all the causes of pathology can be divided into five groups:

• Compression;
• traumatic;
• Vasospastic;
• Caused by the occurrence of tumors;
• Obliterating.

Also, the cause of the anomaly may be the presence of infectious diseases, hormonal disorders, hypertension, diabetes, kidney failure. Favorable factors for the development of circulatory disorders are burns, aneurysms, Raynaud's phenomenon.

Clinical picture and symptoms of circulatory disorders

The clinical picture of the disease with different types of its manifestation has its own characteristics, consider some of the symptoms of circulatory disorders:

• Hyperemia. Expansion of the vessels of the body with an excessive increase in blood filling. It is manifested by a change in the color of the skin at the site of the lesion of the vessel as a result of filling with blood, acquiring a pink-red color. The patient feels a pulsation and an increase in temperature at the site of the lesion;
• Bleeding. The exit of blood from the vessel, when its walls are ruptured, can be external and internal, arterial - pulsating, bright scarlet, venous bleeding has a dark red color, with capillary bleeding, point bleeding from small vessels is observed;
• Ischemia. Reduced supply of arterial blood vessels is manifested by a feeling of pain in the affected organ due to lack of oxygen supply and accumulation of metabolic products;
• Thrombosis. Violation of blood coagulation, in which the lumen of the vessel is blocked by a thrombus, there may be a complete or partial overlap. The consequence is a slowdown in the outflow of blood from the affected area, while swelling, cyanosis of the skin, and pain are observed;
• Embolism. Overlapping of the lumen of the vessel with foreign particles such as pieces of adipose tissue, microorganisms, air bubbles. The symptoms are the same as for thrombosis;
• Shock. A clinical condition caused by a decrease in blood supply to tissues due to a violation of autoregulation of the microcirculatory system. Manifested by destructive changes in internal organs, if blood circulation is disturbed, it can lead to a rapid death.

Also often with peripheral damage, the following symptoms of circulatory disorders are observed: pain, tingling, feeling of chilliness and numbness in the limbs, dizziness, tinnitus, memory disorder, weakening of visual function, sleep disturbance. The symptoms are most pronounced after physical exertion, the degree of their manifestation also depends on the severity of the disease.

Treatment of circulatory disorders

To diagnose the disease, blood tests, MRI examinations, duplex scanning, consultations with an ophthalmologist and other specialists are used. Treatment of circulatory disorders depends primarily on determining the cause and type of pathology. In case of blood flow disorders identified at the initial stage of development, adequate drug treatment is prescribed, in addition, experts recommend regular physical exercises that help strengthen the heart muscle and improve blood supply to organs and tissues. It is necessary to adhere to a special diet low in fat and salt, it is important to get rid of excess weight and give up bad habits. The implementation of all recommendations along with the course of therapy has an effective effect on the body. In acute circulatory disorders, treatment is carried out with surgical methods that allow restoring vascular patency. Such methods are: arterial plastic surgery, vascular bypass and prosthesis, embolectomy, indirect revascularization operations are used to improve blood circulation in the extremities.

Circulatory disorders can and must be treated by following all the prescriptions of specialists, ignoring the disease or attempting self-treatment can lead to disability.

Warning symptoms of poor circulation; Natural ways to help improve your circulation. Proper circulation is essential for good health.

Blood moves nutrients and oxygen to every part of the body. Therefore, various problems associated with the cardiovascular system can lead to a number of diseases. If not treated quickly and properly, it will eventually lead to damage to the brain, or the heart, or the liver, or the kidneys, and even the limbs.

The circulatory system is a system driven by the heart that provides a continuous supply of blood to the body through the blood vessels, and is very important because:

1. Provides oxygen and nutrients to all cells of the body.
2. Removes waste and toxins from the body.
3. The flow of blood promotes the healing of wounds or injuries on the body.
4. The system also regulates temperature and pH levels in the body.

You may have poor circulation due to several reasons:

• Arteriosclerosis
• Weakening of the arteries
• Blockages in the arteries
• diabetes and
• Obesity
• smokers
• Alcohol consumption

If you have low blood circulation, then of course you must immediately start taking action before it leads to a heart attack, stroke, etc.

Poor Circulation Body Symptoms:

• Swelling of the extremities

Edema may be associated with decreased blood circulation, or standing for long periods of time , or high salt intake , malnutrition , obesity , aging , pregnancy .
If you suffer from swelling in the legs for a long time, then this may be due to poor blood circulation.
Due to the lack of blood flow to the kidneys, the body will not be able to carry out the process of retaining fluid in the blood vessels.

• Numbness of the limbs

A feeling of numbness in certain parts of the body, especially the limbs (arms and legs), can also be a sign of poor blood circulation.
You may have numbness due to constant pressure in your arms or legs, or due to exposure to cold, nervous temporary pressure, poor lifestyle, and nutritional deficiencies, vitamin B12, or magnesium.
But this numbness can also be a symptom of diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or the thyroid gland.

• Cold hands and feet

Proper circulation helps maintain a healthy body temperature. When the blood flow is interrupted, the body instantly cannot maintain its normal temperature, causing the hands and feet to become cold.
Due to poor circulation, blood cannot easily reach the most distant parts of the body, such as fingers and toes.
Reduced oxygen levels in the cells of the body can lead to cold extremities.
Other common causes of cold hands and feet are thyroid, Raynaud's syndrome and peripheral neuropathy. If you have cold extremities for no apparent reason, check with your doctor to find the exact cause.

• Constant fatigue and lethargy

A well-known side effect due to excessive physical exertion, or the use of a large number of drugs, is fatigue. A constant feeling of tiredness can also indicate poor circulation in all parts of the body.
This causes the authorities to struggle in order to perform their normal duties. It even affects the muscles, they are not up to receive the required amount of oxygen.
In addition to fatigue and lethargy, some people may even experience shortness of breath, unsteadiness, and muscle pain.
Other causes of fatigue include: alcohol use, caffeine use, poor sleep, anxiety, depression, sadness and stress.

• Weak immune system

A weak circulatory system will have a direct impact on your immune system. Due to poor blood circulation, vitamins and minerals will be lacking and your body will not be able to properly fight the disease.

• Phlebeurysm

Appears most often on the legs, may be a symptom of poor circulation. Due to poor blood circulation, pressure rises and the veins that are located under the surface of the skin swell, they become distorted and more visible.
Varicose veins usually appear in the muscles of the legs and cause pain, irritability and burning in the legs. More appearance of veins can also be due to heredity, obesity, constipation, changes in hormones in the body, the use of contraceptive drugs, and even if you are very long in an upright position.

If you have varicose veins, you should consult your doctor to determine the exact cause and treat it properly.

• Sudden hair loss

Hair loss without any known cause is a clear sign that the blood is not circulating properly throughout the body. When the head does not receive essential nourishment in the right amount, the hair becomes thin, dry, and begins to fall too quickly.
Experts recommend massaging the head with hair oil. Massage helps increase blood flow to the hair roots. It is important to check with your doctor to determine if there is any additional reason for poor circulation.
Poor circulation also causes dry skin and brittle nails due to lack of nutrients.
Other factors that affect hair loss are stress, smoking, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, genetic factors, scalp infections, thyroid disorders, anemia, and chronic diseases.

• Infertility

In men, poor blood circulation leads to reduced blood flow to the reproductive organs, and this can cause and contribute to impotence. This problem is characterized by constant problems.

• Lip color change

Your skin or lips have begun to turn blue, a clear indication of low blood oxygen levels or poor circulation. This condition is also called cyanosis.
Reduced oxygen levels in the blood cause the skin color to change from bright red to dark. This makes the skin around the eyes, gums and lips look blue. Even the fingers will look like a bruise.
Unexpected dark blue or red spots on the skin of babies can also be the first sign of congenital heart defects, so it is important to see a doctor right away.

• Restlessness or tightness in the chest

Your heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout your body, and it needs to function properly, so the heart also needs adequate blood flow. Low blood circulation in the arteries of the heart causes chest tightness and discomfort.
Severe pain that comes and goes at random is a problem known medically as angina pectoris.

Chest pain can also be a symptom of atherosclerosis in the arteries.
However, chest pain can also be a symptom of muscle disease, heartburn, acidity, a respiratory infection, stomach ulcers, or indigestion.
If you have chest pain, see your doctor immediately to prevent a potentially life-threatening medical problem.

1. Do physical exercises, they should be part of your daily life.
2. No stress! Get together! Stress is terrible for your heart, and it can affect your circulatory system faster than you can imagine.
3. Add a few drops of rosemary oil to ½ cup of warm olive oil and use it to massage the body, especially the limbs.
4. Be sure to take it after exercise. loads of contrast showers, this will promote proper blood circulation.
5. Avoid coffee and switch to herbal tea for general well being.
6. Avoid alcohol.
7. Do not smoke and avoid smoking areas.
8. Add nuts, seeds, red or black pepper, garlic and onions to your diet.
9. Wear appropriate shoes that do not interfere with the circulation of blood in your feet.
10. Be outdoors more often and breathe deeply.
11. Drink enough water. Every system in your body needs water to function properly.

Desirable activities that stimulate blood circulation

We all know that a balanced diet is vital to good health. But did you know that nutrition plays an important role in maintaining healthy circulation?

You can help yourself by simply adding certain foods to your diet that are known to increase blood flow.
It is recommended to consume a variety of foods to provide the necessary nutrients to the body. .

There are some foods that are better than others for improving circulation.

• Berries; They are known to promote the formation of new blood cells and purify the blood. They are rich in nutrients, so add them to your breakfast cereals or mix them with yogurt.
• Red pepper; A good way to increase blood flow and metabolic rate. It also helps strengthen the arteries and blood vessels, and can prevent numbness in the fingers and poor circulation in the legs.
• Fish such as salmon and herring contain omega-3s and nutrients that stimulate improved blood circulation. Eat fish 2-3 times a week.
• Garlic: It purifies the blood. Increases blood circulation in the legs/arms and helps unblock clogged arteries. Consume 1 clove of raw garlic daily.
• Pumpkin seeds; are a source of vitamin E, B3, niacin, which have been proven to help in blood circulation and prevent blood clots.
• Watermelon: rich in lycopene, helps blood flow.

The treatment of any disease, in a natural way, is the safest and most healthy!

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Poor circulation is a common problem. As a rule, the situation worsens with age, and 80% of people over 60 years of age inevitably encounter blood circulation disorders.

Veins, arteries and capillaries The human body is a very complex network of "roads and paths". About 5 liters of blood continuously circulate through the blood vessels (the amount of blood is somewhere around 7% of a person's weight).

Together with the blood, various nutrients, oxygen, hormones and everything “move” through the body, which guarantees the proper functioning of our internal organs and ensures, among other things, the connection between them. And for that to improve blood circulation, you just need to change some of your habits.

Poor circulation This is not just a problem for older people. It can be encountered at any age. And the worst thing is that it can lead to very serious consequences, namely: varicose veins, stroke or heart attack.

Poor circulation: 7 signs to look out for:

Spots and rashes on the skin

You can often hear the opinion that poor blood circulation does not outwardly manifest itself, but in fact this is not always the case.

Spots, discoloration of the skin or dryness of the epidermis are clear signs that blood circulation is disturbed.

One of the main problems associated with poor circulation is the red or purple spots that appear on the legs.

At first, just small purple spots form on the skin, but then they can turn into ulcers.

Swelling in the legs

With poor blood circulation, blood enriched with oxygen and nutrients enters the limbs last.

• Not getting enough blood, the body tries to restore balance by accumulating excess fluid, which leads to swelling.
• The lack of oxygenated blood causes cyanosis. The legs are constantly swollen, and in addition to that, the color of the skin changes noticeably.
• The fingers appear to be covered with bruises. And it looks like a person hit something hard.

Hair loss and brittle nails

Hair loss and brittle nails are a common symptom., which indicates poor nutrition and stress.

It is also a sign that the body does not receive enough nutrients, and therefore blood circulation is disturbed.

• Poor circulation can also lead to dry and weakened hair, causing it to fall out.
• Nails, in turn, become very weak and break at the slightest touch to any objects.

slow digestion

Slow digestion is often accompanied by acidity and constipation, which can also be signs of poor circulation.

Frequent colds, susceptibility to infections and viruses

With slow or impaired circulation, the immune system weakens. That is, the protective barrier of the body no longer works as it should.

• When blood circulation slows down, the body can no longer effectively identify pathogenic microorganisms and fight them.
• Human get sick easier and faster than before and becomes more vulnerable to viruses and bacteria.
• These symptoms indicate that the work of the body as a whole and, in particular, the work of antibodies is slowing down. Now they are not effective enough to protect a person.

Cold hands and feet

Here is another common symptom. When blood circulation flows at a normal rate, body temperature is maintained at its optimal state.

• If circulation slows down, core body temperature drops.
• This can be seen most quickly in the hands and feet, which become cold.

But before associating cold hands and feet with circulatory disorders, see a doctor.

• Often, "cold hands and feet" are associated with Raynaud's syndrome or even anemia.

Chronic fatigue and exhaustion

With slow blood circulation in humans, the so-called "chronic fatigue".

Sometimes it is associated with a lot of work, high stress levels and some diseases. But often it is poor circulation that is responsible for the lack of energy in the muscles.

The less oxygen and nutrients supplied to the muscles, the more tired the person feels. And even minor physical activity: climbed the stairs, did simple things, worked a little, etc. can cause pain, fatigue and poor health.

A healthy lifestyle is the best prevention of dangerous diseases caused by poor blood circulation. Try to make adjustments in your life today! Take your step towards health!