Why does my face swell in the morning after sleep?

Swelling that appears in the morning and lasts until lunch and, unfortunately, does not always go away until the evening. It happens. Trouble.

This post contains 10 fairly simple actions that will help you cope with fluid retention in the body and improve the functioning of our lymphatic system. But first, let's look at the causes of morning puffiness.

We need to figure out why swelling of the face can catch us in the morning. This phenomenon largely depends on the structural features of the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the face. The area around the eyes is more prone to swelling than other areas. It is there that loose fatty tissue is located, which can actively accumulate water.

Allergy

An allergic reaction can also cause swelling. The next morning you can see severe swelling on the face if something with allergenic properties was taken before bed. This could be any medicine, food, drink. Allergies can also occur to feather pillows.

There may also be a more severe allergic edema; it is also called Quincke's edema. It is developing rapidly. Most often, such swelling can be caused by insect bites or a burn received in contact with some plant, for example, with the same hogweed. Allergic swelling can also be a reaction to taking certain medications, foods or cosmetics. As a rule, with Quincke's edema, swelling of the upper body, eyelids, ears, nose, lips, eyes is observed, and a rash on the skin, the so-called urticaria, also appears.

The most dangerous thing with Quincke's edema is laryngeal edema. At the same time, the patient suddenly turns pale, his breathing is difficult. In such cases, you cannot hesitate for a minute; you must urgently call a doctor, because swelling may increase or spread to the mucous membrane of the trachea. This in turn causes suffocation and can lead to the death of the patient. Taking this opportunity, I would like to warn young mothers, so as not to provoke this terrible disease: do not give exotic fruits to young children, they often cause very severe food allergies. Genetically, our body is not adapted to eating overseas delicacies, so we need to be very careful with them.

Biological aspect of the occurrence of edema

The balance of fluid in the body is such that 2/3 of its total volume is located in the cells themselves, and 1/3 is distributed throughout the intercellular space. When these ratios are violated in the direction of increasing the volume of fluid located in the intercellular space, swelling occurs in the tissues.

Such an imbalance can occur for various reasons: poor nutrition, pathologies of internal organs, allergic reactions, etc. Facial swelling in itself is not a disease. This is only a secondary symptom of any disturbance in the functioning of our body.

The causes of facial swelling can be divided into two types: those associated with an unhealthy lifestyle and with disturbances in the functioning of internal organs. Let's take a closer look at them.

What disturbances in the functioning of the body can lead to swelling of the face:

• metabolic disorders caused by disruptions in the endocrine system;
• disruption of the normal functioning of the heart and the entire circulatory system, kidneys, and liver;
• osteochondrosis of the cervical spine;
• allergic reaction;
• reaction to blood transfusion;
• high blood pressure;
• the presence of neoplasms localized in the maxillofacial area;
• obesity;
• the presence of wounds, bruises and other soft tissue injuries;
• infectious processes: barley, mumps, conjunctivitis, dental abscess, etc.

Some lifestyle features that can cause swelling:

• Poor nutrition. This is the main reason on this list. In this case, swelling of the face can occur both from an abundance of spicy and fatty foods, and, conversely, due to adherence to a strict diet.
• Lack of vitamins and microelements.
• Overwork, insufficient rest time, inadequate sleep.
• Excessive sun exposure. After prolonged exposure to the sun at its peak, the face and eyes, as well as the forehead, may swell.
• Drinking large doses of alcohol the night before, as well as systematic drinking.
• Smoking a lot of cigarettes.
• If you cried the night before, your eyes may be puffy in the morning.
• Lack or, conversely, excess fluid intake, especially immediately before bedtime.
• Pregnancy. During this period of a woman’s life, swelling of the entire body is observed, and especially of the legs and face.

Kidney diseases

Poor kidney function leads to salt and water retention in the body, hence edema. They usually appear first on the face in the morning. It becomes pasty (swollen), and the eyelids look swollen. Renal edema can quickly appear and increase in size and disappear just as quickly; When kidney damage is severe, they spread throughout the body. The swelling is soft and loose to the touch, but the skin above it is pale. By the way, with kidney disease, internal organs also swell. It is believed that renal edema appears faster than cardiac edema, which can take months to develop. Many of our patients try to get rid of edema on their own: they start drinking diuretic teas and taking some medications. This is wrong, because we can talk not only about a cosmetic defect, but also about a serious illness that must be treated by a specialist.

Why and how does the face swell in the morning?

In the morning, the face swells for a reason, there are reasons for this. The condition of the skin and changes in the oval, as well as swelling of the eyelids, just like bags under the eyes, reflect the condition of the body. How, what and why happens with swelling and other signs that make a person unattractive, read below. Here are some useful links for your convenience:

• If your face is swollen after drinking, what to do - find out the best ways to get yourself in order after drinking alcohol;
• What are the types of swelling from alcoholic drinks? Read what to do if your legs are swollen;
• When your face is swollen from an alcohol allergy - here is why this happens and how to treat it.

The face swells for many reasons. Most often, this is strongly manifested by the simultaneous influence of several factors. For example, if you drank a lot of beer, which was consumed with salted fish. And if at the same time a person still has problems with the kidneys, then a swollen oval of the face, narrow eyes and bags under them can be considered a guaranteed phenomenon.

It is necessary to understand and understand, that is, to know why the face swells. This is necessary for an effective, and not unsuccessful, fight against this unpleasant phenomenon. The face swells and swells for various reasons. This occurs at any time, but is most noticeable in the morning or late afternoon, during the hot season.

Naturally, puffiness and swelling of facial tissues is a direct consequence of a disrupted fluid outflow mechanism. It occurs in the body from water imbalance. The imbalance manifests itself from provoking one-time factors. It can also be chronic in nature.

This occurs from irregular and irrational nutrition, including the abuse of certain foods. In addition, the occurrence of swelling on the face and other parts of the body often accompanies the course of serious diseases of the kidneys, bladder and more. For example, in diabetes, the functions of eliminating consumed fluid are also severely impaired.

Let us highlight the main causes of facial swelling, as well as associated factors:

• the face mainly swells due to stagnation of fluid in the tissues, the outflow of the body is impaired;
• the most common and obvious cause of swelling on the face is excessive drinking of alcohol the day before or chronic alcohol abuse in general;
• metabolic disorders (metabolism) in humans, as well as vitamin deficiency, contribute to persistent edema;
• household causes include inappropriate diets, lack of sleep, prolonged fasting, overwork and exhaustion of the body;
• regular evening swelling may indicate cardiovascular problems;
• periodic morning edema, as a rule, is of renal origin;
• Edema is provoked by endocrine diseases, disturbances in the functioning of the cardiovascular and urinary systems, pathologies of the liver, kidneys and some others;
• swellings and lumps may be of an allergic nature (reaction to animals, drugs, foods);
• sometimes stagnation with tumors is caused by the formation of blood clots or impaired outflow in the superior vena cava due to its narrowing;
• puffiness is also caused by inflammatory processes caused by infectious diseases of the oral cavity and nasopharynx;
• bags under the eyes and impaired oval of the face, as well as a double chin and goiter occur with impaired thyroid function;
• due to an unnatural sleeping position or an incorrectly chosen pillow, insufficient blood supply to the head may occur during sleep, which will also complicate the outflow and manifest itself in facial tumors;
• the development of a hypertensive crisis, like the presence of chronic hypertension, is also not without excessive puffiness;
• This phenomenon can be provoked by violation of the rules for the use and application of cosmetics, or low-quality (expired) creams, powders, and so on.

Any swelling can be of a different nature. This is often a consequence of cardiovascular and renal pathologies, but puffiness can accompany hormonal disorders. Disturbed metabolism and disrupted routine are often observed in people who frequently drink alcohol.

Swelling from alcohol is generally a natural phenomenon, including on the head. Separately, it is necessary to highlight swelling and swelling on the face and legs in pregnant women. And often other women during menopause and premenstrual periods experience similar symptoms. A variety of metabolic disorders contribute to the appearance of swelling on the face, such as:

1. A sharp change in the usual diet;
2. Vitamin deficiency;
3. Systematic dehydration of the body;
4. Voluntary or forced fasting;
5. Violation of diet during fasting.

If tumors and edema bother you due to loss of normal sleep and severe fatigue, this is their direct consequence. It’s another matter when regular facial swelling occurs for no apparent reason. In such cases, it is best to consult a doctor immediately.

We have already discussed why the face is swollen in the morning. Therefore, if we recall the circumstances of the recent past, the causes of edema, as a rule, are quickly discovered. When swelling is constantly observed in the morning, you may not want to look for the factors that provoke it on your own, but seek the help of specialists.

You can, of course, try to remember and analyze how much and what liquid you drank at night, whether you slept well, and so on... But if no obvious reasons are found, do not hesitate to go to the doctor.

What should you do to avoid swelling on your face in the morning? First of all, avoid the abuse of spicy and salty foods, especially in the evening (you should give up chips, smoked foods for dinner, herring and dried fish). Of course, you need to give up the habit of spending the evening with beer. Since it causes excess fluid accumulation in the body, the direct consequence will be that you will be swollen the next morning.

Using masks, cosmetic creams, and lotions immediately before bed provokes blood flow to the delicate tissues of the face. As a result, the same swelling of the face is caused by improper cosmetic procedures. It should be noted that there are cases where cosmetics provoked allergic reactions. And those, in turn, in addition to swelling of the face, are distinguished by redness of the skin and itching.

Heart diseases

Swelling is also characteristic of cardiac pathology, but it appears on the face in severe cases if treatment does not produce results. In the early stages of the disease, swelling occurs only in the lower extremities and towards the end of the day. As heart failure develops, massive edema may occur. Cardiac edema is characterized by blue discoloration of the lips and hands, as well as swelling of the jugular vein.

Excess fluid can also accumulate in the liver, which becomes enlarged, as well as in the abdominal cavity. As for swelling of the legs, varicose veins are often the cause of their appearance. What else should you pay attention to if you are prone to swelling? Remember, cardiac edema is dense; when you press on it, a hole remains. Often the person who develops them suffers from shortness of breath and does not tolerate physical activity well.

What causes cardiac edema?

Edema that occurs due to cardiac pathologies is no less dangerous for humans. This leads to impaired blood flow and increased pressure in the vessels. Most often, the disease affects the lower extremities - feet and legs. An increase in the symptom is observed in the evening, and after sleep the swelling subsides.

Heart disease develops gradually. Therefore, at first, swelling of the limbs will be little noticeable. The increase in symptoms occurs gradually. After pressing on the affected area, a hole is formed, which does not go away immediately.

If such signs appear, you should urgently visit a doctor and undergo an examination. If the pathology is confirmed, the doctor will prescribe long-term treatment, which involves taking glycosides, diuretics, potassium supplements and beta blockers.

Fashionable diets

Many girls are addicted to so-called protein-free diets. Wanting to have a good figure, they deliberately do not eat meat, eggs, legumes, milk, cottage cheese... But such restrictions are dangerous, although at first the person will feel good. He will indeed lose weight, but not due to fat, but due to loss of muscle mass. If you stay on this diet for several weeks, you may experience anemia, disruption of the heart, the development of edema, the appearance of excessive fatigue... By the way, self-respecting nutritionists do not prescribe protein-free diets to anyone.

Causes of edema in women

Often representatives of the fair sex suffer because their legs swell in the morning. In addition to the main reasons causing swelling of the extremities, in women this condition can be caused by the following factors:

1. Pregnancy is a common reason why a woman’s limbs swell in the morning, due to an increase in the level of plasma in the blood, an increase in the volume and size of the uterus, which is accompanied by venous hypertension.
2. The PMS period is characterized by a slight increase in body weight due to swelling of the limbs and face.
3. Girls often sacrifice health in favor of beauty, wear uncomfortable shoes, which also provokes swelling of the lower extremities.

Breathe deeper

Lymph flow is connected to our breathing - deep breathing speeds up the process of cleansing lymph. Therefore, when the teacher reminds you about deep breathing again and again during yoga classes, do not resist. And learn not to hold your breath when you are worried, but rather take a deep breath in and out through your nose. Try to breathe deeply while walking and simply take short breaks for deep breathing during your workday. This will only benefit your nervous and lymphatic system.

Foods that help eliminate puffiness

Regular swelling in the morning should be alarming - most often they indicate the onset of the disease. But if the doctor has not identified a disorder in the body, then it is quite possible to get rid of swelling on your own. You just need to improve your diet and include some healthy foods in your daily diet:

Buckwheat. A glass of boiled cereal, to which a lot of salt and spices have not been added, will be an excellent alternative to a hearty dinner. It helps fight edema well, so it is often included in the diet of pregnant women.

Bell pepper. Rich in minerals, potassium and magnesium, vitamin C, it perfectly removes excess fluid.

Cucumbers. It is better to eat fresh, in salads with herbs or other vegetables. In an emergency, when you need to quickly bring your face and figure back to normal, you can drink cucumber juice 2-3 times a day, half an hour before meals.

Apples. Promotes rapid weight loss and removal of excess fluid. You can spend fasting days.

Berries. They perfectly eliminate puffiness due to the antioxidants they contain. The champions for relieving swelling among the berries are raspberries, cherries, cherries and strawberries.

Parsley. Leader in the fight against edema. Eliminates both when added to food and externally - in the form of a mask.

Cranberry. Record holder for useful qualities. A handful of berries or half a glass of fruit juice will remove excess fluid not only in the morning, but also during inflammatory diseases and colds. At the same time, it will saturate the body with vitamins and lower the temperature.

Dried apricots. Dried apricots have laxative properties and have a diuretic effect. But dried apricots are contraindicated for allergies, asthma, hypotension and some other diseases.

Eggplant. They perfectly absorb excess liquid and remove salts from the body.

Mmm, probiotics!

Probiotics do not directly affect the lymphatic system, but they help our digestion and cleansing of the intestines, which ultimately has a beneficial effect on the state of our lymph. Eating probiotics does not cancel the habit of eating healthy; rather, it is a good support for our digestion during periods of stress, fun feasts and weakened immunity. It’s best to take a course of probiotics purchased at a pharmacy - store-bought yoghurts with beneficial bacteria in them won’t do any good.

What to do if you wake up with swelling

Face massage

To disperse stagnant fluid, perform a few simple massage movements. It is recommended to pre-apply cream or oil to your face to make your fingers glide better. Gently draw a number 8 horizontally with your fingertips, outlining the contours of the eyes. Do ten such movements, without applying too much pressure. Then close the fingers of both hands and pull the skin fold from the chin to the temporal areas (10-15 times). Now smooth your forehead - with two index fingers, pressing firmly from the middle to the temples. Finally, massage the area where hair begins to grow and wash with cool water.

Neck and scalp massage

Lymph flow passes through the neck to the face, this is where stagnation occurs. To “squeeze out” morning swelling, stretch your neck well, moving from bottom to top. Then you should use your fingertips to carefully move the skin on your head to ensure blood flow and stimulate blood circulation.

Tea treatment

Experts recommend having a tea ceremony once a day. There are many herbal remedies that have a diuretic effect. Such procedures should be done every day for three weeks, then a break is needed so as not to wash away beneficial substances from the body. Before starting treatment, you should consult your doctor.

For dessert - massage and sauna

Both lymphatic drainage and any other body massage help release toxins and stimulate lymph circulation. Therefore, it is worth adding a massage procedure to your next trip to the cinema on the weekend. Going to the sauna and actively sweating also speeds up the elimination of toxins and helps keep our lymphatic system healthy.

We already understand why swelling occurs in the morning and how to prevent it, but what can we do to eliminate it?

There are many ways to do this:

1. If the causes of morning swelling lie in allergies, then you need to take antihistamines (Zodak, Fenkarol);
2. You should make masks with a cooling effect, which narrow the capillaries of the skin, as a result of which you can quickly relieve swelling. To do this, use a towel soaked in cold water, special silicone masks, which are applied after exposure in the refrigerator;
3. You can relieve puffiness by wiping your face with pieces of ice in the morning. This can be ordinary ice, but a better effect can be achieved if you use ice from decoctions of medicinal herbs: parsley, dill, chamomile;
4. Masks made from potatoes, cucumber, cut into slices, will also quickly help relieve morning swelling;
5. A canvas bag with crushed buckwheat and boiled for 2 minutes will help relieve swelling. After cooling the cereal, this bag should be applied to the problem area;
6. Tea bags on the eye area, as well as gauze soaked in cold tea, will quickly relieve puffiness;
7. If swelling occurs periodically, you can use herbal decoctions internally, thereby improving renal filtration;
8. Fluid leaves the body faster if you eat citrus fruits, coffee, sour apples;

If the causes of edema lie in diseases of the internal organs, then self-medication is unacceptable! It is necessary to urgently contact your doctor and use clinical tests to determine why this is happening.
Adequate treatment of the underlying pathology will relieve the symptom of swelling.

Swelling of the face in the morning, what to do (how to get rid of it)

Many people in the morning are concerned about how to get rid of puffiness in the morning. Doctors say that if the disease appears regularly, it is necessary to urgently seek help, as this symptom may indicate a serious illness.

If the face is slightly swollen, then everything will disappear on its own in 10-20 minutes. Some recommendations will help speed up the recovery process:

1. It is necessary to open the window slightly and ventilate the room. Fresh air will nourish the skin with oxygen, thereby improving its condition.
2. It is recommended to drink a glass of cool water with lemon juice in the morning.
3. Massage your face and eyelids.

If swelling occurs due to age, then women are advised to undergo cosmetic procedures in the form of injections and masks.

How to quickly get rid of (remove swelling from the face)

If swelling appears after sleep at home, you can use 3 procedures that will help quickly remove the unpleasant symptom:

1. Carry out a contrast wash. It is necessary to wash your face alternately with hot and cold water. This will increase lymph and blood flow in the tissues.
2. Apply a cool compress to the eyes. Herbal decoctions of chamomile, calendula or sage are good for swelling. Only one condition must be observed - the water must be cool. The best option would be to freeze the infusion. The resulting ice cubes should be rubbed over the affected areas.
3. Perform a light massage of the face and eyelid area. It is enough to tap your eyes with your fingertips and pat your cheeks, forehead and chin with your palms.

You can also use those products that are sold in stores and pharmacies. To achieve a quick effect, it is better to use ointments that contain green coffee or oak bark. Some of them are available in the form of a roller, which is convenient when applied to the skin around the eyes.

Facial swelling: what to do (how to eliminate) at home.

At home, compresses with black or green tea can help cope with swelling. The good effect is explained by the fact that the drinks contain tannin and caffeine. Tannins help reduce swelling and have an astringent effect on the skin. And caffeine reduces swelling by constricting blood vessels.

Instead of tea, you can use chamomile, which has an anti-inflammatory and calming effect. It is enough to moisten cotton pads in the decoction and apply them to the eyes. Leave for 15-20 minutes, and then lightly massage the skin.

A mask of 1 tsp is good for swelling. parsley and 2 tsp. sour cream. The resulting composition is applied to the face and left for 30 minutes. Wash off with water and apply moisturizer after the procedure.

What traditional medicine advises

The simplest, most accessible and safe diuretic is fresh vegetable or fruit juices. Experienced people recommend combining a quarter glass of freshly squeezed juices of carrots, cucumbers, celery and lemon. Stir the resulting mixture, add 50 ml of warm water and drink on an empty stomach. If you do this procedure every day for three weeks, you can get rid of not only swelling on the face, but also cleanse the intestines and skin of waste and toxins, and lose up to 3 kg of excess weight.

Herbal medicine is an affordable and gentle way to combat swelling on the face and fluid retention in the body

The following recipes will also help in the fight against edema:

• Mint infusion. Chop fresh or dry mint. You will need two handfuls of fresh, two tablespoons of dried. Place the mint in a thermos and pour 500 ml of boiling water, close and leave for one hour. Drink the strained infusion warm in small sips throughout the day. This remedy is suitable for combating edema in children and pregnant women.
• Flax seeds. A tablespoon of seeds is poured into a bowl, poured with a liter of water, placed on the fire, brought to a boil and cooked for a quarter of an hour. Then cover and let it brew for an hour. The infusion is drained and taken warm in small portions throughout the day. The seeds can be wrapped in gauze and applied to the swelling for a quarter of an hour as a compress. The course of treatment lasts two weeks or until swelling is completely eliminated, if it has not gone away after 14 days.
• Bearberry. Two tablespoons of bearberry are poured into 500 ml of hot water, covered and left for half an hour. Then the mixture is stirred and filtered. The infusion is taken three times a day, a third of a glass, the course of treatment lasts 14–21 days.

Important: although folk remedies are considered gentle and harmless, you should not violate the recipe and dosage. Infusions based on medicinal herbs can also cause severe allergic reactions, eating disorders and poisoning. If swelling increases, a rash appears, shortness of breath, vomiting, or diarrhea, you should immediately rinse your stomach, take activated charcoal and seek medical help.

Darsonvalization, biorevitalization, various types of massages - this is what modern cosmetology offers for its part to combat facial swelling