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    what causes bags under the eye lid?

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    Medical Cause of Bags Under Eyes


    The condition and appearance of a person's face says a lot about what's going in inside their bodies. And if you have heavy bags under your eyes, your body might be trying to tell you something.


    Kidney Disease


    The delicate area directly under our eyes correlates with our kidneys (the area directly under that correlates with the large intestine or colon). In some cases, bags under the eyes are a sign of kidney problems. Other signs include a change in the frequency of urination and/or a change in the appearance of urine; swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, face and/or hands; fatigue; itching or skin rashes; metallic taste in mouth; dizziness and trouble concentrating; feeling as though you're constantly cold; and/or leg or flank pain.


    The early stages of kidney disease often go undiagnosed. If you are concerned about kidney disease or have any of these symptoms, you should see your doctor.


    Hypothyroidism


    medical causes of dark circles under eyesA slow thyroid affects 2 in 100 women or 2% of the female population. If you are experiencing general fatigue, difficulty concentrating, weight gain, a dislike of cold weather, muscle weakness or muscle cramps, dry skin and thin hair, heavy periods, a slow resting pulse and bloated tissue, your slow thyroid may be causing those bags under your eyes too. If you think you have Hypothyroidism, consult your doctor.


    Poor Diet


    An excess of sodium in your diet will cause you to retain water, making your causing puffy bags under the eyes, as well as puffiness in the legs, feet, ankles and abdomen. Stay away from fast food and processed foods and make sure you drink plenty of water to flush the excess sodium out of your system.


    Toxins


    If you've ruled out the above conditions and still believe the bags under your eyes are a sign of your body crying for help, try detoxing.


    The large and small intestines are two of the body's most important mechanisms because digestion is one of the body's most important functions. When the intestines get clogged with bile and mucous, they can't function properly. Detox, the process of eliminating the body - particularly the large and small intestines - of toxins, can help you look and feel better (and lighter) than you have in years.


    No Serious Medical Cause?


    Good for you. Now the best thing you can do for the puffy bags under your eyes is treat them. Visit our Cure for Bags page or purchase a tube of our favorite eye serum.


     

    melandrupert

    yes Leeroy I have under active throyd and now on tablets every day yuk never mind it could be worce lol
    leeroy

    That's to bad Mel, doesn't that make you very tired? I have two friends that have had problems with thyroids, both are women. I wonder if it is more common in women then in men?
    usually after someone dots you in it for asking too many questions

    Stress, lack of sleep, aging.


     

    Eye bags can be caused due to sun exposure, hormonal imbalance, unhealthy diet, stress, less sleep, pollution etc. To solve these problem you have to take less stress, at least 8-10 hours of sleep, healthy diet, consume fresh fruits, apply cucumber slice over eyes.

    Many believe they can be hereditary, there's no conclusive evidence as such. Lack of sleep, mental stress, lifestyle habits, bad diet can contribute to dark circles. Whatever be the reason, it's best to work on the problem before it aggravates.


    To get rid of dark circles under eyes with tea bags, first soak the tea bags in warm to hot water. Try green tea or black tea, which have astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, or chamomile tea, which will also relax the skin. Place the tea bags in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes or until they are cool. Drain out any excess liquid. Place over closed eyes for 10 to 15 minutes. Make this a time to relax.


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