Your feet are the furthest part of your body from your heart, so oftentimes they are the first area that is affected by circulatory issues. Whether this is due to problems like high blood pressure, diabetes or another underlying condition, you’re going to want to figure out what’s causing the issue so that you can start treatment sooner rather than later.
But what are some of the signs of poor circulation in your feet? In today’s blog, we take a closer look at some of the most common symptoms of decreased circulation in your feet.
Symptoms Of Poor Foot Circulation
If you are dealing with any of the following symptoms, and you have reason to believe that an underlying health condition could be contributing to decreased circulation, you’ll want to reach out to your primary care physician or a foot specialist. Here are some of the signs to watch for:
- More instances of numbness or tingling sensations in your feet.
- Noticeable change in foot color.
- Your feet are colder than other parts of your body.
- Wounds on your feet are slow to heal.
- Hair loss on your feet or lower legs
- Foot and calf cramps become more common, especially when you’re physically active.
There are a number of non-invasive tests that doctors can perform to get a better understanding of how well blood is circulating to your extremities, and these tests can also help to guide a treatment course. For many individuals whose circulatory issues are caused by high blood pressure or diabetes, making some simple tweaks to your daily life can significantly help to improve your circulation and prevent any additional damage to blood vessels in your legs and feet. Oftentimes treatment involves a combination of medication, increased exercise, compression stockings, dietary changes and weight loss.
Left untreated, symptoms can get worse and lead to potentially life threatening issues if blood vessel blockages become big enough. Don’t put off treatment while symptoms are in their infancy. Reach out to a healthcare provider if you’ve begun to notice circulatory symptoms in your feet and legs.