Bags Under Eyes |Symptoms and Causes
Bags under the eyes, also known as periorbital edema, are the swelling and puffiness of the tissues around the eyes, which occurs due to excessive fluid accumulation in the skin around the eyes. Since the skin around the eyes is the thinnest in the body, its swelling and discoloration soon attract attention. Bags under the eyes make them look swollen and tired, and depending on the severity of the problem, swelling under the eyes can make it difficult to open or close the eyes completely.
Bags under the eyes have nothing to do with age and can even appear in young people, creating an unpleasant feeling and even making them look older.
What causes bags under the eyes
In most people, puffy eyes only occur occasionally, and except for one or two cases, the rest of the cases of puffy eyes can be treated regardless of the reason.
- Dehydration
- Excessive salt consumption
- Lack of sleep
- Stress
- Allergies
- Hormonal changes in the body during pregnancy and menstruation
- Prolonged crying
- Aging (this condition of bags under the eyes usually cannot be removed)
- High consumption of artificial sweeteners
- High blood pressure
- Make up and use contact lenses
- Genetics and inheritance
- Taking some medicines and suffering from some diseases
How to get rid of bags under the eyes at home
In most cases, bags under the eyes disappear by themselves, and whether you need treatment or not, depends on the type and cause of Bags under the eyes. But if your problem is not serious, you can use some simple home remedies to solve this problem:
Use a cold compress
Chill a tablespoon in the refrigerator and use the back of the spoon to gently massage the swollen area. You can also keep your eye serum or cream in the refrigerator and use it as a cool gel or special cold compresses under the eyes.
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Use tea bags
Tea contains caffeine, which can draw water out of the under-eye area and reduce puffiness. Soak two tea bags in cold water place them on your closed eyes and lie on your back for 15 to 20 minutes.
Control your allergies
Fall and spring season is the season of allergy and sensitivity. In these seasons, if you have allergies, you can get some medicines that are free for the public from pharmacies.
Eat salty foods and reduce salt in your diet
Salt and salty foods are the causes of bags under the eyes. So, avoid eating salty foods and drink more fluids and water.
Change the way you sleep
Sleeping on your back causes swelling and bags under the eyes. Likewise, lack of sleep is another important factor in puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. Try to change the way you sleep
Stop smoking and alcohol
Drinking alcohol and smoking causes skin dehydration and dryness, as well as blackness around the eyes.
The point that you should consider is that these cases cannot cure the condition 100% if it develops, but it can reduce its severity. In any case, if you want to try the home treatment methods first, and if you don’t get any results, go for medical treatment.
The point that we need to mention is that these home remedies need time to get rid of bags under the eyes and dark eyes, and you need to include them in your skincare routine for a long time to get the results.
When should we go to the doctor to treat bags under the eyes in Iran and dark circles under the eyes?
If you have bags and dark circles under your eyes and you probably feel uncomfortable, know this complication does not cause any problems for you and you do not need to take medicine. Of course, if you have other symptoms such as inflammation, severe redness, or itching in addition to bags and darkness around the eyes, be sure to consult a doctor to rule out other possible causes such as kidney failure, thyroid gland diseases, or any infectious diseases and allergies that may be possible. It tests and examines the causes of these chronic symptoms, and after the presence of such diseases is declared negative, it refers you to other specialists such as eye surgeons, beauticians, or dermatologists.
In this case, the relevant specialist prescribes invasive treatments such as gel or mesofiller injection, fat injection, eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty, etc. which must be done by a specialist, because technicians or clinics other than doctors cannot be trusted due to the high sensitivity around the eyes.
Visit a dermatologist
If the problem of eyelash loss is severe, it is recommended to consult a skin and hair specialist. They can introduce you to specific tips and products to solve this problem.
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