Circulatory Disorders

Circulatory Disorders

A circulatory disorder refers to any disease or critical health condition that affects your blood vessels and heart. Cardiovascular disease has become a serious life threat to many people globally. Those suffering from obesity, asthma, and other respiratory problems might have the chance of getting these issues. 

There are various circulatory diseases, including hypertension, stroke, coronary artery disorder, etc. A few circulatory illnesses that affect both symptomatic and asymptomatic people are listed below.

Possible Causes

Plaque build-up in the arteries, for example, causes peripheral arterial disease or coronary artery disease. Arrhythmias occur due to genetic issues, coronary artery disease, and heart muscle scarring. Likewise, Valve disorders happen because of infections, aging, and rheumatic disease.

Here are some common causes of circulatory disorders you should consider:

• Hypertension (High Blood pressure)
• Anxiety and overstressing
• Hereditary heart disease
• Excessive fat gain and sedentary lifestyle
• Poor diet chart and less physical activities
• Chronic inflammation
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Diabetes
• Smoking habit
• Toxemia or preeclampsia

Risk Factors

The main risk factors associated with CVD are highlighted below:

• High blood pressure
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Being overweight
• Prolonged use of blood-thinning medicines
• Lack of exercises

Signs and Symptoms

There are various signs of circulatory disorders that depend on the severity of their causes. Here are a few symptoms you might have experienced.

• Chest pain, including chest discomfort and pressure
• Numbness, pain, and weakness in your arms & legs, the blood vessels of the body started to constrict
• Dizziness or shortness of breath
• Upper abdominal pain and neck or back pain
• Heart palpitation
• Cold intolerance
• Nausea and vomiting
• Swelling of ankles, feet, and legs

Diagnosis

The doctor recommends an array of laboratory tests for CVD diagnosis, sometimes combined with an imaging test. Initially, the doctor checks the medical and family histories of the patient. Some of the blood tests done are:

Treatment Options at 7DMC

At 7DMC, we offer proper medical consultation and treatment to reduce your cardiovascular disease or circulatory disorders in the UAE. Depending on the medical condition, our doctors prescribe you the necessary medicines. If it is in a poor state, then you might undergo surgery. 

Some types of these diseases are not preventable without consulting our medical experts or doctors. The circulatory disorder can be severe if you fail to control your irregular lifestyle. It might increase the risk factors of heart infections and other health complications. Hence, our doctor may suggest the following lifestyle changes:

• Control your smoking habit as early as possible.
• Control your other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc.
• Eat healthy food, avoid processed foods like ice cream, chips, salt, and flavored foods.
• Try to practice regular workouts and physical activities.
• If any family member has a history of heart disease, you might go for regular check-ups with your family doctor to avoid criticalities.

So, we assist you in every possible way to control your circulatory disorders effectively.