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Throughout my medical career, I have witnessed countless cases related to blood vessels, especially the problem of blocked blood vessels. As a retired doctor, I still focus on how people keep their blood vessels healthy. Vascular health is directly related to our quality of life, especially as we age.
First of all, let's talk about a very common phenomenon - in order to stay healthy, the elderly often choose to take walks to exercise. Walking may seem simple, but it can have a profound impact on vascular health.
You may not know it, but the leg movements while walking are actually testing the patency of our blood vessels. Do you feel that sometimes your legs feel tired or slightly sore when you walk? can be a sign of vascular health.
That's why we need to keep an eye on these seemingly inconspicuous changes. Many people may think that leg fatigue is simply due to age, but the truth behind it may be a yellow light warning about vascular health.
Whenever we feel any unusual sensation in our legs while walking, it should not be overlooked. It's not just the body telling us we're walking too much today, it's more likely a reminder that our blood vessels may be under some kind of threat.
We should be vigilant and consider further medical check-ups or medical consultations, especially if we feel that leg pain or fatigue is unusual.
Many people may not feel the consequences of a bad lifestyle when they are younger, but as they age, these consequences will gradually appear, and leg fatigue and pain are one of them.
That's why it's important to pay attention to these small body signals from a young age, and maintain the health of our blood vessels through a sensible diet, moderate exercise, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol to ensure that we can still enjoy health and vitality in old age.
How to judge "whether the blood vessels are blocked" from "whether the leg has changed" or not". Too often, it's easy to overlook changes in our legs and see them as just a common sign of aging, but these changes are often an early warning of vascular health problems.
Are there times when your legs feel unusually cold even in a warm environment? Or at night, unexplained cramps or cramps in the legs? These conditions can be a sign of poor circulation. When blood vessels narrow, blood flow is restricted, the temperature of the legs drops, and the muscles and nerves do not receive enough blood supply, causing cramps or spasms.
Changes in the appearance of the legs. Some people may notice that the skin on their legs begins to become thinner, darker in color, and even small areas of purple spots appear. It's not just a matter of skin aging, it's more likely to be caused by a lack of blood supply to the lower extremities. When a blockage in a blood vessel affects the skin's blood supply, the skin's nutritional status deteriorates, leading to these changes in appearance.
Swelling of the legs. Some people may find that their legs, especially their ankles, are visibly swollen, especially at the end of the day. While this may be simple edema, if the condition persists, it can be a manifestation of cardiovascular disease, especially when the heart is unable to pump blood effectively due to a vascular problem, and the return of blood in the legs can be blocked, causing swelling.
When we observe these changes in the legs, how do we respond? Regular physical check-ups are essential. Through professional medical examinations, such as ultrasound of the arteries of the lower limbs, the inside of the blood vessels can be directly observed to see if there is any narrowing or blockage.
Blood tests can also provide important information about cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and other things that can affect the health of your blood vessels.
How to prevent clogged blood vessels through daily habits. Many people may have heard of many regular advice, such as eating more vegetables and fruits, eating less fatty foods, exercising regularly, and so on. Some new perspectives to share with you may not have been noticed before, but are just as important habits.
First, let's talk about the importance of sleep. What you might not expect is that sleep quality has a direct impact on vascular health. Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality can lead to an increase in blood pressure, a condition that increases the cardiovascular burden and increases the risk of clogged blood vessels. Therefore, getting enough sleep, especially deep sleep, is an important habit to maintain the health of your blood vessels.
Adults should get enough sleep for 7 to 8 hours a night to help regulate the body's levels of various hormones, including those that affect vascular tension and blood pressure.
Secondly, managing stress is equally critical. Modern life is stressful, and prolonged mental stress not only affects mood and mental state, but also triggers the body's inflammatory response, which also occurs inside the blood vessels, leading to impaired blood vessel function and promoting the development of atherosclerosis. Learning proper stress management can significantly reduce this risk.
The third habit that may surprise you is to stay social. While this may sound like little to do with vascular health, good social relationships can actually reduce feelings of loneliness and depression, thereby reducing the negative cardiovascular impacts.
Active social activities can improve a person's mental health, which in turn helps to maintain normal blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Maintain good oral hygiene. You may think that this has little to do with vascular health, but in reality, oral health directly affects the level of inflammation throughout the body. Therefore, brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing and going to the dentist regularly will not only protect your teeth but also help maintain the health of your blood vessels.
By following these seemingly simple but actually profound health effects, we can greatly reduce the risk of clogged blood vessels. These habits don't require a large monetary investment or complex technical support, just your constant attention and daily practice.
Hopefully, starting today, you can not only focus on your diet and exercise, but also notice these easily overlooked health habits, which are also important factors in maintaining the health of your blood vessels. Let's start now and use these simple daily habits to protect our vascular health and enjoy a healthier, more active life.
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