The causes and treatment of edema under the eyes are closely interrelated. If the swelling is caused by stagnation of the fluid - it is necessary to visit the nephrologist, if overweight - you will get rid of swelling, losing weight. There are many other factors affecting the appearance of our age, and all of them we will discuss today.
What is the treatment of edema under the eyes?
In the event that the kidneys caused swelling under the eyes, the causes determine the treatment. It is to normalize the work of this paired body. For these purposes, it is good to use mild diuretics , but something can be done without resorting to pharmacology:
- Drink more during the day, especially simple clean water.
- For a while, give up coffee and strong tea.
- Substantially restrict the use of salt and salt products.
- Maintain moderate physical activity on a regular basis.
- Often go to the fresh air.
- Do not drink later than 2 hours before bedtime.
Herpes also can provoke swelling under the eyes, the treatment in this case will consist in taking Gerpevira and Acyclovir in the form of tablets. In no case can you lubricate the thin skin of eyelids with ointment from herpes. For the period of treatment, it is best to touch as little as possible the affected area, limiting even contact with water.
Treatment of allergic edema under the eyes includes the administration of antihistamine medications (Suprastin, Diazolin), as well as the application of vasoconstrictive agents for the eyelids. It can even be a drop of Naftizine! The main thing is not to heat the area around the eyes in order to reduce the metabolism in this zone.
If your edema is a consequence of age-related changes, or a genetic predisposition to overgrowth of periorbital fiber, you will not be able to get rid of them on your own. There are two medical methods - exposure to fiber by an electromagnetic pulse (performed in beauty salons) and blepharoplasty (surgical operation).
Treatment of edema under the eyes of folk remedies
Treatment of edema under the eyes at home includes manipulation to remove excess fluid from the body, combat swelling and eyelid skin lifting. However, before you share with us the recipes of folk remedies, we suggest you familiarize yourself with a list of simple and effective tips that not only help to eliminate swelling, but also improve the appearance in general:
- Every day should sleep 6-7 hours. Forever is badly affected by both deficiency and overabundance of sleep.
- Even minutes of intense walking will allow you to keep your muscles (including your face) toned.
- The cushion should be low and dense enough;
- Do not sleep on your stomach.
- Take vitamin A and E on a regular basis.
- Refuse the use of alcohol.
In order to get rid of swelling under the eyes, flower hydralata are good. Pink, sage and chamomile water best affect the skin of the eyes, but hoods come from other colors. The procedure is extremely simple - the hydralate should be stored in the refrigerator. In the morning and in the evening to the eyelids, you just need to attach a wadded disk impregnated with a remedy. It takes 1-2 minutes to improve the look.
In general, cold compresses are very useful for eyelid skin, but they should be done very carefully. Firstly, if you overdo it, you can cause inflammation of the lacrimal glands, or mucous membranes, so the temperature should not be too low, and the exposure time is long. Secondly, in this area infections develop very often, so wash your hands thoroughly before the procedure, use sterile cotton wool discs.
Our mothers and grandmothers knew a few more tools that help to relieve swelling. One of them is a cold table spoon. They should alternately be applied to the ocular cavity. You can also cut into circles carefully washed and peeled raw potatoes. If you cool these plates in the refrigerator, they will not only reduce swelling, but also help to make less visible the dark circles under the eyes.