What Causes Poor Circulation in the Hands?

Emily Lunardo examines the causes of poor circulation in the hands and how to improve it.

Poor circulation in the hands can occur when you have poor circulation overall. While most cases of poor circulation have prominent effects on the legs and feet, the hands are not immune.

Generalized conditions resulting in poor circulation, such as atherosclerosis or peripheral artery disease, can sometimes lead to poor circulation in the hands. There are other causes that are more specific to this body part. Read more