Question 1

what cause puffy eyes?

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Aging ; allergies: Most commonly puffy eye lids are caused by the normal and genetically influenced affects of aging.  Allergies can intensify the process.  Other conditions, such as cushing's disease, can manifest as facial edema, as can taking oral Prednisone for long periods of time.

Question 2

what is good for puffy eyes?

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Cucumber slices: Slices of cool cucumbers laid on closed eye lids for about 20 minutes can diminish puffiness.

Question 3

do cucumbers help eye puffiness?

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Cold helps: Anything cold, including chilled cucumbers, can help reduce eye puffiness.  There is nothing in the cucumbers that is actually affecting the eyes other than temperature.

Question 4

can citralopram cause puffy eyes?

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Rare: Only secondarily in rare cases where the drug has caused hypothyroidism. Please follow up with your family doctor for testing and other causes. Best wishes and have a blessed holiday season.

Question 5

can a used tea bag treat puffy eyes?

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Yes: Yes the active ingredient in tea is a vasoconstrictor which seems to reduce the redness and puffiness associated with baggy eyes.

Question 6

best way to treat puffy eyes from sunburn?

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Cool compress: Cool compress and moisturizing cream.

Question 7

puffy eyes in the morning. under eyes. why?

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Swelling: Either an allergy with puffiness, or swelling from excess fluid in your system which only accumulates under the eyes after lying flat all night. It then resolves after you are seated or standing in the morning, and the fluid shifts to a more dependent area. If you sleep with your head more elevated, rather than flat, you may find this to be less of a problem.

Question 8

every time i have codeine i get puffy eyes?

Accepted Answer

Possible allergy: People can certainly be allergic to codeine.  Puffy eyes could be a sign of a mild allergy in your case.  Best to avoid in the future as allergic reactions to medications can get worse with repeated exposure.

Question 9

could my under eyes be dry and puffy from drinking?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Dehydration related to alcohol use can make the eyes dry and appear puffy.

Question 10

i have dark puffy under eyes how do i prevent that?

Accepted Answer

Nasal congestion: One study found that the more congested the nose is, the darker the circles under the eyes.  You should consider seeing an allergist to found out the cause for the nasal congestion and see if relieving this issue would help. Some of the problem may be familial.

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