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Puffy Eyes: Causes, Symptoms and Home Remedy

The skin under the eyes is the thinnest anywhere on the body and is prone to dryness due to having fewer oil glands than the rest of facial skin. Fat pads surround the eyes, and the muscles that encase the upper and lower eyelids hold the fat (and skin) in place. There are plenty of blood vessels around the eyes, which can show through the thin skin, contributing in some cases to dark under-eye circles. Fluids that get trapped in eye tissue can trigger puffiness, while excess fat in the area can produce a permanent puffy look.

Causes of Puffy Eyes

Puffy eyes can be caused by many factors. These include fluid retention, stress, allergies, hormone changes, and other factors as well. 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. Also the production of too many emotional tears can strain the eyes. Also, we get puffy eyes after sleeping. This can 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, and others as well.

Conditions listing symptoms: Puffy eyes

The following list of conditions have 'Puffy eyes' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

Home Remedies for Puffy Eyes

For normal puffy eyes that is not caused by other eye conditions, there are many remedies that can help. The following list is only a few of the remedies and may not work for everyone.

• Wash face with ice cold water
• Limit sodium intake
• Drink plenty of water to clean out your system
• Place two slices of cool cucumber on the eyes for several minutes
• Moisten two tea bags in cold water, chill them in the refrigerator and place them over closed eyelids for several minutes
• For allergy related puffy eyes, find out the item causing the allergic reaction and minimize its use; doctors may also provide medication in the form of shots or prescription drugs
• Soothing Eye creams with aloe and Vitamin E can be applied to the eyes

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