Signs of Poor Lower Circulation

Poor circulation in your lower limbs is often the result of peripheral vascular disease which includes a group of circulation conditions. Atherosclerosis (also known as hardening of the arteries) is the most common. According to ePodiatry, there are a number of signs that indicate you may have a problem.

Claudication

• Claudication is cramping, aching or fatigue in your calves or feet that results from walking or other activities, according to FootSmart. The pain usually goes away after resting, but the problem does recur with activity.

Numbness

• You may experience a tingling or numbing sensation in your feet or toes, according to ePodiatry.

Skin Color

• Your skin may change color, to a blue or reddish color, or it may become pale, according to ePodiatry.

Temperature

• FootSmart indicates that your feet may become cold, particularly when you have been immobile for a while or when you are sleeping.

DVT

• DVT is deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot in a deep vein that is damaged or where blood flow has slowed or stopped, according to FootSmart. It causes a sudden, severe pain in your leg and requires prompt treatment.

Healing

• Another sign of a circulation problem in your lower limbs is poorly healing sores, cuts or infections. Special care is needed to facilitate healing.