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WHEN WE WAKE UP IN THE MORNING, OUR EYES WERE SWELL..WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF IT ??

Causes of Puffy Eyes

Puffy eyes are a condition where the eyes begin swelling due to different factors. The skin around the eyes is very thin and is full of blood vessels which make it very sensitive. Usually puffy eyes will go away after a little bit of time or some treatments done at home. However, puffy eyes are also symptoms of other eye conditions that may require examination by an eye care professional. In cases where puffy eyes are severe and persistent or are accompanied by pain, discomfort, blurry vision, or other conditions, an optometrist should be contacted about the problem.

Puffy eyes after sleeping. may be caused by different factors such as too much sodium in a diet causing water retention, tossing and turning and not getting enough sleep, excessive drinking of alcohol. Here are some of the other specific factors that you can look at so you can start to eliminate some of the possibilities:

  • Edema or fluid retention due to eating salty foods or foods high in sodium prior to going to bed. It may also be caused by hormone levels or changes in weather
  • Dehydration. When the body gets dehydrated it begins storing up water, which can cause puffy eyes.
  • Drinking alcohol. Alcohol can cause puffy eyes because it lowers anti-diuretic hormones (ADH) in the body, but the levels will normalize and the puffiness will usually subside at about the same time your hangover subsides. Remember that alcohol causes dehydration, so drink plenty of water.
  • Insufficient sleep.
  • Allergies. If your puffy eyes are accompanied by redness and itching, the cause may be associated with an allergy. Possible contributing factors include feather pillows, linen fabric, face-creams, dust, pollen, or food.
  • Aging. As you get older the skin begins to lose elasticity, causing swollen eyes.
  • Hormonal changes. The days just before and during menstruation cause hormone levels to fluctuate, this can result in water retention around the eyelids.
  • High blood pressure, which pushes fluids into the tissue around the eyes, can result in swelling.
  • Eyelid dermatitis, a rash on the skin which just affects the eyelids, that is usually caused by an allergic reaction to make-up or skin-care products.
  • Possible diseases.
    • Blepharitis, or inflammation of the eyelid
    • Orbital cellulitis, an infection of the orbital tissue
    • Chalazions, small tumors on the eyelid that are benign
    • Kidney infections
    • Thyroid problems
  • Medication Reactions. Drugs such as lithium that cause the thyroid to become less productive can also result in swollen eyes.
  • Heredity or genetic disposition. Puffy eyes sometimes runs in families
  • Emotional Tears: When we cry, it is often accompanied by swollen eyes. This is due to the fact that are body reacts to emotions and causes more blood to flow through the eyes which leads to swelling. The production of too many emotional tears can strain the eyes.
  • Emotional or Physical Stress
  • Irritation from contact lenses
  • Sinus problems

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The eyelids are very sensitive and can easily become irritated, red and puffy, but dont despair; it is easier to get rid of puffy eyes than you may realize especially minor puffiness. Minor puffiness is the kind that you notice when you wake up, but is then reduced or eliminated by mid-morning as gravity drains the fluid that has accumulated throughout the night.

Symptoms of Puffy or Swollen Eyes:

  • Puffiness or swelling of the upper and lower eyelids, usually in the morning.
  • Occasionally accompanied by itching and/or redness.
  • Inability to open or close the eyes.
  • Dark circles accompanied by sagging skin under the eyes.
  • Bags or excessive skin under the eyes that appears to puff out or hang.
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