Swelling of the face – a common occurrence that can manifest itself for a variety of reasons, ranging from insufficient water intake to heart problems. Often puffiness of the face surprises with sudden appearances in the morning. It is difficult to disguise it, so you need to know how to deal with this problem and in what cases it may indicate violations in the body.
Non-dangerous causes of swelling of the face
Edema is a fluid that lingers in the tissues, or rather, in the intercellular space. In this case, swelling of the face is a local edema, in contrast to cases when the whole body swells. There are a number of diseases that can lead to this symptom, however, before we panic, let's see what causes, in addition to diseases, can lead to the appearance of local edema.
- Excessive consumption of salty foods.
- Alcohol.
- Plenty of coffee or tea.
- Lack of water in the body.
- Overeating at night.
- Lack of sleep.
- Overwork.
- Toxicosis during pregnancy.
To get rid of swelling of the face caused by such reasons, it is enough just to adjust the diet and lifestyle – and swelling will soon leave your face.
If you are sure that you are getting enough sleep; did not drink alcohol in the evening; do not drink too much tea and coffee (which dehydrate the body); drink enough ordinary clean water per day; do not have the habit of eating at night; sleep well and do not exhaust your body, there is a reason to get checked for diseases that may be accompanied by a symptom of swelling of the face.
Diseases that may accompany swelling of the face
Swelling of the face (or any other part of the body) – this is an unambiguous hint of the body that not all processes in it proceed smoothly. Diseases that can cause edema include:
- Kidney disease (may also be accompanied by changes in the characteristics of urine and frequency of urination, lower back pain, swelling of the legs, pallor and dryness of the skin, fatigue).
- Allergic reactions (in such cases, breathing difficulties, rash and/or itching usually appear).
- Thrombosis of the superior vena cava, which "descends" into the right atrium from the head (accompanied by a cyanotic skin tone).
- Inflammatory processes (for example, inflammation of the lymph nodes, diseases of the teeth and gums, etc.).
- Disruptions in the endocrine system (Cushing's syndrome, myxedema).
- Infections of the paranasal sinuses.
- Chronic respiratory diseases.
- High blood pressure.
- Presence of a tumor.
- Pathologies of the bladder.
Also, swelling of certain areas of the face may appear after the extraction or treatment of a tooth. In this case, you need to contact your doctor – such swelling may be an allergic reaction, or may indicate an infection of the wound. Edema accompanied by shortness of breath – a serious reason to call an ambulance to avoid suffocation.
How to remove puffiness of the face – simple methods
If your facial puffiness appears in the morning as a result of overeating, drinking alcohol and other relatively harmless factors, try to get rid of it in the following ways:
- Compresses based on strong brewed green tea will help with swelling in 10-15 minutes.
- Parsley root (if there is one in the house) can be twisted in a meat grinder and wrapped with gauze, applied to the eyes for 10 minutes.
- Alternating washing with hot and cold water (contrast shower for the face) is also effective for puffiness.
- In 20 minutes, the swelling will go away if you apply grated raw potatoes to your face.
- A decoction of chamomile, rose petals or celandine, which is stored in the refrigerator in the form of ice cubes, not only helps to relieve swelling, but also has a calming and rejuvenating effect on the skin.
If the swelling of the face is systematic, you should consult a doctor – Perhaps the reason lies in one of the above diseases. In this case, symptomatic treatment – not an option, it is necessary to overcome the disease, which leads to fluid retention in the intercellular space. And treatment, as you well know, is best left to a qualified professional!
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