Swelling under one or both eyes can be triggered by swelling, colds or injury. Depending on the cause of the problem, the treatment will be different. From this article you will learn how to remove the swelling and bruising under the eye as soon as possible.
External anatomy of the eye
The area of the face around the eyeball has its own structural features:
- The upper eyelid extends all the way to the brow bone, which separates it from the forehead.
- The bottom is located under the eye arch, connecting with the skin of the cheek area and forming folds. It is in this area that excess fluid most often accumulates, which causes swelling and swelling. If the area around the eye has been injured, then blood accumulates in this area, which also leads to swelling and the formation of a hematoma (bruise).
- The nasolacrimal fold (also often called the nasolacrimal) runs below and to the side of the inner canthal region. It extends along the deepening of the circular muscle of the eye. It is also adjacent to the muscle that lifts the upper lip.
The circular muscle of the eye is very fragile and easily damaged even with domestic injuries. The skin around the eyes is thin and sensitive, which makes it easy for tumors and edema to form under the eyes.
What comes from
There are two most common causes of swelling under the eye:
- swelling (due to fluid retention, allergies, etc.);
- injury (domestic damage to the tissue around the eye, bridge of the nose, nose, temple, or a blow received during a fight).
Both of these causes do not pose a threat to the he alth of the patient and, with due effort, are easily treatable. After a short treatment, puffiness around the eyes can be forgotten for a long time. Allergy sufferers should find an antihistamine for themselves, which they will take constantly as a means of preventing swelling.
Causes of swelling under the eye on the one hand most often with injury. With swelling due to fluid retention or allergies, the lower eyelids swell on both sides, symmetrically with respect to the bridge of the nose. If the eyelid is swollen on only one side, you need to remember if there were any accidental bumps (for example, when falling).
How to remove the swelling under the eyes, if it is provoked by trauma or a blow? There are many effective ways. The sooner therapy begins, the more likely it is that the hematoma will not be obvious and will quickly pass without leaving a trace. But don't count on less than onea week for a bruise and less than two days for a swelling.
Symptoms of eye injury
Visitors to traumatologists sometimes don't remember if the blow to the temple, nose or eyeball took place. Often patients are in a state of intoxication, and when they see a tumor under one or both eyes in the morning, they are very surprised where it could come from?
If the cause of the tumor is an injury, then after three to four hours, blood will begin to accumulate at the site of the hematoma. The closer to the skin it focuses, the more noticeable the bruise will be. It can be bright purple to pale blue in color depending on the amount of blood in the vicinity of the upper layers of the skin. The more superficial the hematoma is, the faster it can be cured. And if the blood has accumulated deep enough under the skin, therapy can take a long time: about three to four weeks.
It rarely happens that patients do not really notice domestic injuries while sober. For example, women, in an attempt to clean up, try to reach the most difficult and distant areas - as a result, they can lightly hit their temples on the corner. Such a light blow is immediately forgotten, but after a few hours it can cause a tumor and hematoma in the lower eyelid.
If we are talking about a street fight, in which the person most often suffers, then we can almost certainly say that multiple hematomas are formed. A bruise under the eye after a strong blow with a fist can take weeks. Consultation neededan ophthalmologist, because if the blood vessels of the eyeball have been damaged, it is necessary to use therapeutic drops to prevent a decrease in the clarity of vision.
Impact First Aid
How can you help a person who has just received a blow to the temple, eyebrow, bridge of the nose or eyeball to prevent the development of a hematoma? Here are the simple rules:
- The first and most important helper is the cold. If the injury occurred indoors, ice or a piece of frozen meat in polyethylene should be removed from the freezer and applied to the impact site. If the injury occurred on the street, then you can buy ice water in a bottle at the nearest store and attach it to the superciliary arch. Once the bottle is hot, it will become useless.
- If it is not possible to immediately apply cold and ice to the impact site, you should try to make a compress. Dampen a piece of cotton rag with water. It will pleasantly cool the skin. Apply it to the impact site for five to ten minutes until the compress is warm.
- Make sure the patient doesn't get a concussion after the impact. If he lost consciousness or vomited, then most likely he received a head injury. In some cases, it may be a concussion. It is necessary to deliver him to the nearest traumatology department for further examination. If the patient is unable to move on their own, an ambulance should be called.
- The use of ointments and creams that absorb hematoma (accumulation of blood under the skin) is advisable not only after the bruise has formed. "Troxevasin"or "Troxerutin" can serve as an excellent prevention of hematoma formation. To do this, the gel must be applied in a thin layer on the area of the lower and upper eyelids and left until completely absorbed. This method will help reduce the final area of the bruise, which is bound to form.
The bruise and swelling under the eye will be much less if the necessary preventive measures are taken immediately after the injury. Of course, with a broken nose or a black eye, no methods can prevent the formation of large hematomas. These bruises can take months to heal. And when it comes to a simple household injury or a minor blow, first aid and prevention can really be effective.
"Troxevasin" for the treatment of a tumor under the eye
The drug is sold in two forms of release: capsules for oral administration and gel 2%. Most often used to treat hemorrhoidal disease, varicose veins, venous insufficiency and phlebitis of various etiologies.
Gel is also effective for accelerating the resorption of bruises on the face. This action is achieved through:
- strengthening capillary walls;
- reducing the inflammatory response;
- acceleration of skin cell regeneration;
- dissolution of fluid accumulated in the subcutaneous tissue.
How to remove swelling and bruising under the eye with Troxevasin? It is necessary to apply the gel in a thin layer on the affected area, avoiding the area too close to the eyelid. AtIf the gel gets on the mucous membrane of the eye, a burn may occur, this should not be allowed. By itself, the gel should not cause any pain. Apply the product to the skin five to six times a day.
If, when applying the gel, the patient experiences pain and pain, tearing begins - this indicates an allergic reaction to Troxevasin. Do not use this tool - you can provoke even more swelling and swelling of the tissue. Allergy to gel components is rare. Patients generally tolerate this drug well.
The cost of "Troxevasin" is about three hundred rubles for a tube of 40 grams. This gel has a cheap analogue of domestic production - this is Troxerutin. It costs four times cheaper, but has exactly the same effect and the composition is almost identical. How to remove a tumor from a blow under the eye? Try "Troxerutin" - this gel does not lag behind in action from its more expensive counterpart.
Heparin ointment for bruising and puffiness under the eye
The main component of this ointment is heparin. This substance is a coagulant with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action. It can promote effective resorption of accumulations of blood under the skin. Thanks to this action, it has long been effectively used in dermatology to quickly heal bruises.
How to quickly remove the tumor under the eye as soon as possible (five to seven days)? You can try to combine the use of Troxevasin and heparin ointment. For this every hourit is necessary to lubricate the affected area with either gel or ointment. When too much layer accumulates on the skin, gently wipe it off with a cotton pad dipped in clean water. Heparin ointment can cause burns to the mucous membrane of the eye, so in no case should it be applied too close to the edge of the eyelid.
How to remove a swelling under the eye after a stroke, if only heparin ointment is at hand? Well, this remedy is quite enough for effective treatment. If there is only a tumor, without a bruise, the ointment will help to reduce it on the second day. If you still have a bruise, it will take more time: about two weeks to return a presentable appearance to the face.
For maximum effect, use heparin ointment once every two hours, apply a thin layer to the area of bruise and swelling, then pat into the skin with light patting movements.
Gel "Badyaga": principle of action and effectiveness
This is the most popular remedy for swelling and bruising on the face and body. However, it is quite painful to use.
You can buy "Badyaga" as a ready-made gel (cost about two hundred rubles) or in small bags of 10-15 grams (cost about fifty rubles) to dilute the suspension.
How to remove the swelling under the eye after being hit with "Badyaga"? If the goal is to prevent the development of a bruise, then the remedy should be applied as soon as possible after the impact. If you delay, a hematoma will begin to form. Apply generously the gel to the impact site and tumor area every ten to fifteen minutes. Alternate with application of ice and cold objects.
"Solcoseryl" and "Bepanten" in the fight against tumor and hematoma under the eye
These products do not have the ability to dissolve blood clots that have accumulated under the surface of the skin. But they have an excellent calming and mild analgesic effect.
Cream "Solcoseryl" as the main active ingredient contains deproteinized dialysate from the blood of he althy dairy calves, which has excellent regenerating properties. Depending on the depth of accumulation of blood in the hematoma, the cream can have a slight effect that accelerates blood circulation. Of course, in comparison with heparin ointment or Troxevasin, this cream will lose. But with its use, the tumor and hematoma will come down faster. It is optimal to alternate the use of "Solcoseryl" with the gel "Badyaga".
"Bepanthen" is similar in its properties to "Solcoseryl". The active ingredient is dexpanthenol, which has an excellent regenerating, moisturizing and nourishing effect.
How to remove the swelling under the eyes, if it is provoked by excessive puffiness
Very often, patients are concerned about puffiness under the eyes, which looks like a tumor from the outside. Such a cosmetic defect can complicate the life of many of the fair sex. How to get rid of swelling under the eyes if there was no injury?
The simplest andeffective - drink diuretic teas and medicines at night ("Canephron", "Furosemide", "Diakarb"). These funds will help remove excess fluid from the body, which will help reduce swelling not only of the face, but of the whole body.
How to remove the swelling under the eyes, if the patient does not know exactly what it came from? You can try to apply ice, make compresses with infusion of chamomile and calendula, try using heparin ointment. To know for sure which remedy will be effective, you should find out the causes of the appearance of a tumor under the eye.
Tips for getting rid of puffiness as soon as possible
How can you remove a tumor under the eye in a short time, without spending a lot of money and without going to a doctor? Here is a list of simple tips and cheap remedies:
- Potato lotions from raw fruit, grated on a coarse grater. This simple recipe has an excellent effect and helps not only to reduce the size of the tumor, but also to cure the hematoma (bruise) under the eye faster. Potato juice has a positive effect on capillaries, due to which blood accumulations dissolve faster. For maximum effectiveness, apply potato lotions to the tumor area three to four times a day.
- Compresses with calendula and chamomile will help to cope with increased puffiness. If you conduct a course of daily compresses for two to three weeks, then you can forget about the swelling of the eyelids for a long time. This method usually helps if there are no serioushe alth problems. For example, with hormonal shifts or with pyelonephritis, puffiness is concentrated precisely in the area around the eyes, and it is impossible to correct the situation with compresses alone.
- An interesting way to quickly get rid of hematoma and swelling under the eyes is to use ascorbic acid, but not externally, but internally. This vitamin will restore and strengthen blood vessels, which will quickly get rid of bruises and bruises. How to remove swelling under the eyes with ascorbic acid. You can take it orally in the form of tablets, or you can put intramuscular or intravenous injections. Such therapy will not only have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, but also increase the general immunity of a person, strengthen blood vessels and capillaries.
The area around the eye is the most problematic. Due to the fact that the skin is sensitive and delicate, allergies begin to many medicinal products. In addition, the mucous membrane of the eye is very close and any gels must be applied with the utmost care so as not to provoke a burn.
For example, "Badyagu" doctors generally do not recommend using in the area around the eyes. Although it is very effective, maximum care must be taken when using it, because if it gets on the eyeball, a burn cannot be avoided.
