Some people notice swelling in their body in the morning. Moreover, this phenomenon sometimes persists until lunch, and sometimes does not go away until the evening. Yes, this happens due to the retention of excess fluid in the body. Moreover, edema is expressed in physical, sometimes serious discomfort, negatively affecting the aesthetic perception of a person. In addition, with their frequent occurrence, we can talk about the presence of a disease or the need to reconsider your lifestyle. But be that as it may, the swelling that occurs in the morning should by no means be ignored. After all, any, even the most insignificant deviations can develop into chronic pathologies. And as in any other cases, with edema that occurs in the morning, it is important to diagnose the disease in a timely manner in order to begin its treatment.
Why do swelling in the morning ruin your mood? What are their main causes and treatments? Let's try to understand this issue.
Main reasons
From-what causes swelling in the morning? The main reasons for this are:
- Wrong drinking regimen. The causes of swelling in the morning lie not only in the excessive use of water. Sometimes a similar phenomenon is caused by a lack of fluid. Based on accepted norms, each person needs to consume at least 60 ml of water per kilogram of body weight. It is this amount that contributes to the stability of the water-s alt balance in the blood. If it is violated, the fluid will linger in the vascular bed.
- Excess s alt intake. This product, if it is in large quantities in dishes, also contributes to the accumulation of fluid in the intercellular space.
- Frequent stress. Constant unrest and anxiety, lack of normal rest are also important factors that cause swelling. This happens due to the production of steroid hormones by the adrenal glands. As a result, the body stops producing the required amount of fluid.
- Alcoholic drinks. Alcohol can also dehydrate the body. Together with the liquid, some of the s alts necessary to normalize blood pressure are also excreted. This leads to the fact that water leaves the intercellular space and edema is formed.
- The wrong place to sleep. Sometimes swelling in the morning occurs due to the fact that the head was too low during the rest. This happens when using a very hard or too soft pillow.
- Passion for trendy diets. Many girls, wanting to become owners of ideal figures, do not eat cottage cheese and milk, legumes, eggs and meat. In other words, they follow a protein-free diet. However, it should be borne in mind that such restrictions are very dangerous for the body. And this despite the fact that for some time a person continues to feel good. Of course, the process of losing extra pounds will be in full swing. However, this will not happen at the expense of adipose tissue. A person with a protein-free diet loses muscle mass. Within a few weeks of such nutrition, anemia, heart failure, excessive fatigue, and the development of edema are likely to appear.
Troubleshooting
What should I do to avoid swelling in the morning?
Recommended for this:
- Eat better. The more efficient the work of the digestive organs will be in a person, which is possible when eating less fried and refined foods, as well as alcohol, the more the load on the lymphatic system will decrease. When the likelihood of lymph stagnation is eliminated, the occurrence of puffiness will also become impossible.
- Rubbing your ears. On our body there are areas with a large number of biologically active points. You can find them in the center of the palms, on the feet and on the auricles. These points are directly connected with the digestive organs. Of course, if you eat fast food, and then rub your ears, then this is unlikely to save the digestive system from the effects of a harmful product. But it’s just great if the procedure with light rubbing of the ears becomes a daily inconspicuous habit duringtime spent in traffic, working at the computer, or will be a ritual performed after taking a shower.
- Massage with a dry brush. Performing this procedure for just five minutes perfectly stimulates the activity of the lymphatic system. It is recommended to do such a massage before taking a shower. The body must be massaged with a brush with movements directed from the fingers and toes to the heart. In problem areas in which puffiness occurs, manipulations are recommended to be performed in a circle. Such a massage will improve blood circulation. It is necessary to choose a washcloth or brush for it with a pleasant stiffness, but do not press it on the body, but make long movements, the direction of which coincides with the lymph flow.
- Deep breathing. It is no coincidence that yoga teachers constantly remind him of him. Deep inhalation and exhalation help to speed up the process of lymph flow. This should be considered under stress. Worrying, you should not hold your breath. On the contrary, during stress, you need to take a deep breath and exhale through the nose. The same is recommended during walks. It will help prevent morning swelling and deep breathing during work, for which you can take short breaks. This will benefit not only the lymphatic system, but also the nervous system.
- More movement. The key to a good functioning of the lymphatic system is physical activity, which should be daily. You can do any exercise. The main thing is that people like them. A wonderful remedy for cleansing the lymphatic system and eliminating the problem of delay inbody fluids are jumping on a mini trampoline. This sports equipment will take no more than 1 sq. meters. But after 10-15 minutes of training, it will have a beneficial effect on the lymph flow and get an excellent cardio load.
- Compliance with the drinking regimen. With insufficient drinking water, the work of the lymphatic system deteriorates significantly. Don't be afraid to drink a lot. Puffiness in the morning does not arise at all because of this. The reverse principle is at work here. That is, with an increase in the amount of fluid drunk, the likelihood of morning swelling decreases.
- Drinking green plant juice. Fresh greens contain a large amount of chlorophyll. This "blood of plants" perfectly cleanses our blood and lymph. Thanks to the use of freshly squeezed green juices or smoothies, the body receives the portion of chlorophyll it needs along with useful vitamins, enzymes, amino acids and minerals.
- Contrast shower. A sharp change in the temperature of the supplied water also allows you to speed up the lymph flow. This happens due to the alternating narrowing and expansion of blood vessels.
- Probiotics. Their use will be an excellent support for the digestive system. This cannot but have a beneficial effect on the state of the lymph flow. Probiotics will be good helpers for the body during periods of stress, weakened immunity or fun feasts.
Eye puffiness not associated with pathology
What causes swelling in the morning? The swelling of the lower or upper eyelid becomes noticeable due to the particularly thin layer of skin in this area.
The following causes of eye swelling in the morning are distinguished, which are not associated with pathological processes in the body:
- Lack of sleep. Lack of rest always affects human he alth. It also causes swelling of the eyes in the morning. To prevent this phenomenon, the mode of wakefulness and sleep should be normalized.
- Excessive fluid intake. Often, swelling of the eyes in the morning provokes the use of large quantities of alcoholic beverages, tea or coffee before bedtime. To eliminate this phenomenon, it will be necessary to exclude excessive drinking.
- Tears. What causes swelling of the eyelids in the morning? They can appear in cases where a person had to cry before going to bed. The composition of the tear fluid contains a large amount of s alt, which is why it retains the fluid. In addition, s alt irritates the skin, which contributes to swelling and slight inflammation in the eye area.
- Violation of the rules for the use of cosmetics. A woman who forgets to wash off her mascara or eye shadow at night may wake up with puffy eyes in the morning. This is due to the inability of the skin to breathe. Cleanse your face from cosmetics daily, using a special makeup remover.
- Eating too s alty food. Such food causes thirst, which helps to quench a large amount of water. But the s alt that enters the body retains fluid in it. This causes swelling of the eyelids.
- Age. Over the years, it becomes more and more difficult for the skin to maintain fiber and adipose tissue. At the same time, there is a deterioration in the exchange of water in the body due to poor kidney function. The result of such changes is swelling of the eyes in the morning.
- Hereditary predisposition. With congenital excess fat in the eye area, the eyelids appear swollen from a very early age.
- Eye fatigue. The blood supply to the eyelids may deteriorate while reading in poor light or when sitting in front of a computer for a long time. The eyes in this case swell due to their tension, which provokes the transition of intracellular fluid into the tissues of the eyelids.
- Changes in hormonal levels. Why do eyes swell in the morning? This sometimes happens at the onset of menstruation, due to the ability of the hormone estrogen produced in large quantities to retain fluid in the body.
Pathological causes of eye puffiness
With constant recurrence of swelling of the eyelids, the development of certain diseases can be suspected.
- Diseases of blood vessels and heart. If, in addition to edema, a person begins to be disturbed by chest pains and shortness of breath, then an urgent need to seek medical advice.
- Allergy. Puffiness of the eyelids in this case is provoked by certain substances - allergens. If such a phenomenon is accompanied by itching and a rash on the skin, then taking antihistamines will help to eliminate it.
- Kidney disease. With such ailments, swelling of the eyelids is associated with violations of the processes of excretion of fluid from the body. To eliminate this phenomenon, you will need to go to the doctor's office and undergo the appropriate course of treatment.
- Inflammatory processes. Edemaupper eyelid in the morning often has an infectious nature. Sometimes swelling causes sinusitis, sinusitis, a bad tooth, as well as an inflammatory process that has engulfed the facial nerve. Seeing a doctor is a must.
- Facial injuries. Blows to the top of the head or forehead can lead to swelling of the eyelid. In these cases, the interstitial fluid sinks down.
- Pregnancy. Swelling of the eyelids is provoked by changes in the hormonal background. Such a phenomenon does not pose any danger. However, to clarify its cause, it is better to consult a doctor and get tested.
Puffiness of the face
Sometimes a person can be very upset when he sees himself in the mirror in the morning. And the cause of this is swelling of the face.
What factors provoke the occurrence of this phenomenon? The causes of a swollen face can be as follows:
- irrational drinking regimen;
- too much s alt in food;
- frequent stress and little time for rest;
- drinking alcohol before bedtime;
- allergy;
- wrong body position in sleep;
- diseases of the urinary organs that provoke the development of kidney pathologies;
- disorders of the heart muscle.
Swelling of the face in the morning in women often occurs due to hormonal imbalances.
The adoption of preventive measures to help prevent this unpleasant phenomenon lies in maintaining a he althy lifestyle. In the presence of pathologies, which may indicate variousadditional signs, a person needs to undergo a course of treatment prescribed by a doctor.
Swelling of hands
Sometimes a person notices how fingers swell in the morning. This phenomenon can spread to all hands. A similar problem occurs in people of all age categories and does not depend on what lifestyle they lead.
The reasons for this phenomenon are divided into two types - functional and diagnostic. Let's take a closer look at them.
Functional reasons
Swelling of hands in the morning can be caused by:
- excess s alt intake;
- pregnancy;
- premenstrual syndrome.
Organic Causes
Swelling of the hands provoke various diseases. Among them:
- osteochondrosis of the spine (cervical);
- rheumatoid and rheumatoid arthritis;
- skin infection;
- vascular thrombosis;
- allergy;
- consequences of injuries;
- neurology;
- diseases of the kidneys and heart.
Swelling of the legs
The reasons why the lower limbs swell are similar to those that cause swollen hands in the morning. But in addition to them, the legs can swell due to vein disease, which is especially common in women.
Also, a similar phenomenon occurs with heavy loads and wearing high-heeled shoes. A sedentary lifestyle also provokes it.
Treatment
You can get rid of puffiness, if it is not caused by pathology, without takingmedicines:
- The infusion will allow the face to return to its former shape, for the preparation of which 1 tbsp. l. corn stigmas. This volume of raw materials is poured into 1 glass of boiling water, insisted for 3 hours, and then taken twice a day before meals.
- Puffiness under the eyes will be perfectly removed by mint, previously crushed and put in gauze. They make a compress with it, applying it under the eyes for 10 minutes.
- Allergic edema is relieved by a mixture of red rowan fruits, which should be crushed and mixed with sugar. Such a drug is boiled over low heat and added to a cup of tea in a volume of 3 tbsp. l.
- With edema caused by pathologies of the heart, tincture of St. John's wort and plantain, nettle, bearberry and rose hips will help. Raw materials in the amount of 1 tbsp. l. pour 400 ml of water and boil for several minutes. The drug should be infused for an hour. Take it at any time divided into 4 servings.
It is impossible to take medications without making a diagnosis and prescribing a course by the attending physician.
Only in this case, a person will get rid of the problem of puffiness in the morning.
