The bulk of human ailments are reflected on his face. In particular, they manifest as swelling.
If the face is swollen, the cause may be the accumulation of excess fluid in the body. This process can be triggered by:
- insufficient intake of vitamins and minerals with food;
- various kinds of diseases;
- unbalanced nutrition;
- overwork;
- the wrong way of life;
- dysfunctions of the vascular system and heart, endocrine;
- impaired kidney and liver function.
If the face is swollen and shortness of breath occurs, then the reason most likely lies in the pathology of the heart muscle. Swelling marked by cyanotic pallor is a sign of vascular disease. Bags under the eyes indicate kidney dysfunction.
If breathing is difficult and the face turns red and swollen, the allergy makes itself felt. The manifestation of these symptoms causes particular discomfort, as the appearance of a person suffers. Swelling of the face with an allergic reaction can be the cause of the manifestation of Quincke's disease. This syndrome requires emergency specialist assistance. An allergy expressed in facial swelling may result from the body’s reaction to medications, a blood transfusion procedure, certain types of products, and insect bites.
What makes a face swell in healthy people? The cause of this phenomenon may be constant diets or starvation. Swelling is also possible with sleep disturbance.
If the face is swollen in the morning, then this may be the result of alcohol abuse in the previous evening. The reason may be an uncomfortable pillow.
If the face is swollen, then this may indicate thrombosis of the superior vena cava. Swelling is also often the result of the appearance of an infectious disease of the tonsils or sinuses . Tumors of the face are accompanied by endocrine diseases.
If such a problem occurs, seek the advice of a specialist. Based on the diagnosis, he will prescribe an individual course of treatment for the pathological process. In parallel with this, you can apply various methods and tools that contribute to the elimination of puffiness.
First of all, you need to track the amount of salt that enters the patient's body. It is this mineral that is an obstacle to the removal of fluid. During the day, it is recommended that no more than three grams of salt be consumed. In addition, products that retain fluid in the body should be excluded from the daily diet. Smoked meats and pickles, pickles and canned foods should be an alternative to apples and carrots, watermelons and citrus fruits. The evening meal should not be late, often swelling of the face is a consequence of this.
If the pathology, expressed in a tumor of the face, becomes acute, then diuretics should be used, which can serve as herbal infusions. Effective decoction of the medicinal plant of bear ears, which also has antiseptic properties.
For swelling of the face caused by diseases of the heart muscle, an infusion made from corn stigmas with the addition of honey is recommended.