by Pepper Lehman

There are a lot of people suffering from bad circulation and may not be aware of it. Most people fail to get diagnosed with it or they just take it lightly hence people die from it suddenly. Self education and early diagnosis are the only tools we need to realize that bad circulation indeed is a silent killer.

Peripheral vascular disease or bad circulation is medical condition somewhat similar to carotid artery disease and coronary artery disease. This happens when fatty deposits have built a hard wall of fat in the inner linings of the artery wall which leads to blockage of blood going through them. This blockage leads to the kidney, arms, hands legs and feet. Most people suffer from blockage of the brain and heart which is very lethal because it leads to heart attacks and stroke. If diagnosed and treated early, loss of limbs, heart attack and stroke may be prevented. With early mediation, drug treatment, surgery, lifestyle changes or a combination of any may prevent death from bad circulation.

If your legs a feet are often falling to sleep, cramping of the buttocks, legs or feet, pain in the legs, tired aching feet are some of the main symptoms. Very low temperature in the extremities is also some of them. If I struck a nerve on the above mentioned, you may already be suffering from bad circulation to get yourself a complete medical exam by a professional. Early diagnosis by a physical examination, ultrasound, and MRA and x-ray angiography is a big help.

But don't lose hope if you feel that you may have been suffering from bad circulation without you knowing it. We need to do a major lifestyle change. Lifestyle changes include controlling diabetes, quitting smoking, controlling blood pressure and eating a low cholesterol diet. Prevention is always the best cures so do take a healthy fat free diet and regular exercises.

Please take a good and honest look at how you are living right now and everything could be pretty obvious why we should proceed with caution now. Most people don't get enough sleep and exercise which is a crucial factor in allowing the blood to circulate through our entire body properly. Eat healthy and smart which means avoid fat ridden food and combine it with exercise. Bad circulation will lead to heart attack and strokes so live healthy now.