Swelling under eyes

Introduction to swelling under eyes

When people experience swelling under the eyes they usually call it “bags” under their eyes, and there are many people that have experienced this problem.

Most of the time, this is a problem that people who do not get enough sleep tend to have. It is also a part of the aging process because the older a person gets, the more prominent bags under the eyes will be.

This is due to the facial muscles getting weaker with age. Because of this, the fat that helps support the eyes will accumulate under the lower eyelid, which is what causes the look of swelling under the eyes.

When a person has bags under their eyes it is sometimes a case of fluid collecting under the eyes as well.

When a person has bags under their eyes, they sometimes have dark circles in the eye area as well. If there is additional redness, pain and itching that comes with the swelling, then it is not a matter of getting enough sleep, and a doctor should be contacted.

If swelling is not only occurring in the eyes, but in other parts of the body as well, then it is important and vital to see a doctor because that usually means that the person is experiencing problems with the kidney or thyroid, or maybe some type of infection or allergy.

Causes

As it has already been noted, the swelling under the eyes occurs as a result of weakening muscles in the face and the accumulation of fat and fluid under the eyes.

The main causes for this are heredity, hormonal changes, consuming too much salty foods, not sleeping enough, sleeping flat on the back or allergies and skin problems.

There are home remedies that can be used to get rid of the bags under the eyes, but if it is a hereditary condition, people who are really bother by it might consider plastic surgery as an option. Treatment

There are some great home remedies that can get rid of swelling under the eyes.

A good idea that works well is applying a cold compress on the bags under the eyes. Make sure to use a clean cloth, dip it in cool water and apply pressure for a few minutes to the area while sitting up.

It is also advised to get at least eight hours of sleep every night.

If the swelling under the eyes is prominent in the morning but goes away during the day, then it is probably because you are sleeping flat on your back. A good idea is to elevate the head a couple inches when sleeping.

Another important thing to be aware of is the amount of salty foods that you are consuming and decrease that intake significantly.