The eyes of a person say a lot. They can express joy, sadness, fear and many other emotions. But when the eyelid swells over the eye, the face looks unattractive. There can be many reasons for this. And it is precisely on why the eyelids swell that further treatment will depend.
But it is worth saying right away: it is impossible to find out the root cause on your own, this matter should be entrusted exclusively to the doctor. It is better not to delay a visit to the optometrist, since the consequences can be very unpleasant.
Swollen eyelid. What to do? First you need to think about the nature of this phenomenon. If the swelling is small, the skin has not changed its color, and the eyes do not itch, there are probably minor disturbances in the body. Usually this picture is observed in the morning, both in women and in men. If you drank alcohol the previous evening, then there is nothing surprising in the fact that the eyelid swelled over the eye. For some people, just one sip of alcohol is enough for the appearance of such consequences. In this case, you should exclude alcohol completely. Some people also should not drink tea at night.
Eyelids can periodically swell due to a disturbed
water balance in the body. This usually happens when people eat a lot of salty foods. And salt, as you know, retains water in the body, which manifests itself in the form of swelling, not only on the eyelids, but also on the face and the whole body.
If your eyelid is swollen above the eye, this may be due to ingestion of a speck or hair. Quite often, a person does not even feel itching. And then the symptoms are only swelling and redness. You can’t cope without the help of a doctor - only he has the necessary knowledge and tools with which you can remove a speck without damaging the cornea.
Cosmetics often cause allergies. If you started using new mascara, eye shadow or eyeliner, and your eyelid swollen over your eye, just purchase other cosmetic products. Creams can also cause allergies, in which case you need to stop using them. To eliminate the phenomenon, wipe the eyelids several times with a cube of ice.
You may have a seasonal allergy. If it has long been identified, do not worry. If this is only an assumption, you need to consult a specialist, and he may prescribe certain drugs.
The cause of swelling often becomes an infection, for example, barley or conjunctivitis. On the first day, you can try to apply tea bags. If after two days no improvement is observed, go to the doctor.
The eyelid swells most strongly from an insect bite. In this case, the palpebral fissures can become very small. The swelling is usually quite hard. It is important to take the drug "Tavegil" or "Suprastin" once a day, as well as lubricate the bite with a special ointment (for example, Erythromycin). However, in this case, self-medication can be dangerous and risky, since the infection can spread even more. If after 2 days the situation does not change, a trip to the doctor is inevitable.
Take care of your health!