The symptoms of poor blood circulation to the brain are dizziness, a feeling of unsteadiness or spinning or even sudden dizziness that leads to a fall, throbbing pain or swelling in your head or a sudden severe headache with no known cause.
Other symptoms of poor blood circulation to the brain are double vision, vision loss or blurred vision, slurred speech or difficulty pronouncing words, numbness and tingling which often occurs in the scalp or face, confusion, difficulty concentrating or forgetfulness, weakness in your face, arm or leg and especially on one side, loss of balance or coordination, or difficulty walking and nausea, vomiting, difficulty swallowing and drowsiness.
If you experience any of the above symptoms and believe you have poor blood circulation to the brain you should seek immediate medical attention.
Poor blood circulation to your brain can occur from a number of conditions which include ruptured blood vessels, hardened arteries and blood clots.
High blood pressure, and even a buildup of plaque in the arteries can also cause poor blood circulation to the brain.
Poor blood circulation to the brain is also called cerebrovascular disease.
The main cause of vascular dementia is high blood pressure which is characterized by poor blood flow to your brain.
Blood clots can also occur in your brain and lead to a stroke.
Plaque buildup is also known as atherosclerosis which can occur over time in the arteries which supply blood to your brain.
Other conditions such as sleep apnea, diabetes and heart disease can also cause cerebrovascular disease and poor blood circulation to the brain.
Treatments for poor blood circulation to the brain include medicines and surgery to improve the blood flow to the brain.