Written by: Dairo Quinayas

Date: 13/09/2022

DISEASES OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

SIGNS OF POOR BLOOD CIRCULATION

Inflammation
Cold hands
and feet

Varicose veins
Dizziness on waking

Cardiovascular diseases affect 25 percent of the world's population. Family history and
predisposition are factors that trigger them, but diet and daily habits should not be neglected,
since they have a strong influence on the appearance of different diseases that can be avoided by
simply taking care of oneself.
Main diseases of the circulatory system
1 Heart failure
Inadequate pumping causes circulation to decrease throughout the body and blood pools in the
veins. It also pools in the lungs.
Symptoms:
Shortness of breath during physical exercise.
Tiredness.
Shortness of breath when lying down.
Swelling of the neck veins.
Swelling and inflammation of the feet, ankles, hands and feet.
2 Arterial hypertension
The force that the blood exerts on the wall of the arteries may not be constant. Family history, lack
of physical activity, salt intake in meals are factors that benefit this alteration that causes damage
to the heart, kidneys and retina.
Symptoms:
Headache.
Dizziness.
Dizziness.

3 Inadequate circulation
It becomes evident when the leg muscles do not receive enough blood. Smoking, being over 60
years of age, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, are factors that aggravate the disease, which
is already serious.
Symptoms:
Pain in the leg.
Cramps.
Weakness.

4 Heart attack
Consists of blockage of the arteries that carry blood and oxygen to the organs.
5 Atherosclerosis
These are arteries that are narrowed or blocked and in which fat is deposited on their inner walls
(cholesterol). Its development is silent and usually painless.
6 Angina
It is caused when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen. Smoking, drinking alcohol,
high blood pressure, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle and obesity are factors that aggravate the
condition or trigger it.
Symptoms:
Throbbing pain in the chest area.
Irregular heartbeat while resting.

7 Arrhythmias
It is the disorder in the cardiac rhythm. In certain cases they are benign, but in others it is essential
to treat them.
Symptoms:
Palpitations.
Syncope.

8 Aneurysm
These are dilatations in the vessels of the arteries. They can arise anywhere, but most commonly
occur in the abdominal aorta.
Symptoms:
Seventy-five percent of those with this disorder have no pain.
There may be nonspecific abdominal or lower back pain.

Tips for staying healthy

Physical activity is important not only to maintain a healthy heart and organs, but also to keep any
type of disease under control.
Absolutely eliminate smoking.
A balanced diet based on vegetables and fruits, helps to maintain adequate cholesterol, which
benefits to not wake up unnecessary disorders.
Avoid salt in meals. Replace it with other seasonings that do not harm.
Conclusion
If there is a family history of any alteration of the circulatory system, it is recommended to consult
a specialist simply to evaluate prevention, even if no symptoms are detected.
In the case of the appearance of any characteristic ailment, the ideal is to go to the doctor as soon
as possible to avoid extensive treatments or those that do not work efficiently. Treating diseases in
time can mean the difference between life and death.
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