There is quite often swelling of the upper eyelids, the causes of which are very numerous, sometimes it can be a symptom of a rather serious disease. Therefore, it is necessary to know at least its elementary characteristics in order not to take the sign of a severe internal ailment as an insect bite.
Classification of edema of the upper eyelid
Edema of the upper eyelids, the causes of which are numerous (of the order of seventy), is well known to medicine. Its types differ in color, size, the presence in it of a center of inflammation or some kind of compaction, the presence of temperature or itching, pain and, finally, localization (damage to two or one eye).
This ailment is divided into several varieties:
- allergic edema;
- traumatic;
- inflammatory;
- non-inflammatory.
Each of the above forms has its own specifics. Most often, allergic edema of the upper eyelids occurs. The reasons that cause it:
- intolerance by the body of external stimuli, which becomes more and more;
- polluted environment;
- the presence of a large number of products, medicines, cosmetics of dubious quality;
- Exotic plants and animals.
All these factors are the reason for the increase in the number of people suffering from allergies of various kinds. Edema related to this species has characteristic features. When it occurs, there is no pain, it appears and disappears suddenly, most often in one eye, the skin color does not change.
- Often there is swelling of the upper eyelid, the causes of which are not known, but outwardly it resembles barley. A doctor is consulted only when all the home possibilities have been exhausted, but there is no result. Such a delay can lead to visual impairment, at least. But this can also be a symptom of a serious disease, such as squamous cell cancer.
- Traumatic edema of the upper eyelid (the reasons for the formation are indicated in the name of this type) also occurs with insect bites, and with hemorrhages resulting from any damage. This also includes postoperative edema, although it can also be caused by the body's response to anesthesia.
- Edema of the upper eyelids, the causes of which are diseases of the internal organs. Characteristic features in these cases may be their frequent frequency, absence of pain, preservation of the natural color of the skin. This form refers to a non-inflammatory form. All of these are true symptoms of kidney, heart, lung, and liver disease. In people with diseased kidneys, common swelling of the body is often found, including swelling of the upper eyelid. The reasons are the accumulation of fluid, its excess in the body.
With sinusitis, the upper eyelids also swell. The reason in this case is the maxillary sinus filled , which are in close proximity to the eyes.
Causes of edema of the upper eyelid
It should be noted that with age, the likelihood of puffiness increases, the appearance of which in any case requires contacting specialists to establish the true cause.
The reasons for the appearance of inflammatory edema can be any infectious diseases of the eyes (conjunctivitis, barley, furunculosis, etc.), as well as colds - all that is associated with the onset of the inflammatory process, accompanied by fever, discoloration of the skin, and the presence of pain.
It is alleged that the computer does not cause swelling of the eyelids, but overwork and fatigue of the body as a result of chronic lack of sleep can well provoke the occurrence of this ailment. Improper nutrition also contributes to this (abuse of alcohol, salty, absorption of a large amount of liquid).
It can be stated that the causes of edema of the upper eyelids are sufficient, and none of them should be ignored.