Встречающийся довольно часто отек верхних век, the causes of which are very numerous, can sometimes be a symptom of a rather serious disease. Therefore, it is necessary to know at least its elementary characteristics in order not to take a sign of a severe internal illness as an insect bite.
Classification of edema of the upper eyelid
This disease is divided into several varieties:
- allergic edema;
- traumatic;
- inflammatory;
- non-inflammatory.
Each of the above forms has its own specifics. Allergic edema of the upper eyelids is more common. Causes for it:
- intolerance to the body of external stimuli, which is becoming more and more;
- polluted environment;
- the presence of a large number of products, medicines, cosmetics of dubious quality;
- exotic plants and animals.
- Edema of the upper eyelid often occurs, causeswhose formations are not known, but outwardly it resembles barley. A doctor is approached only when all household opportunities are exhausted, but there is no result. Such a delay can lead to vision impairment, at a minimum. But this can also be a symptom of a serious illness, such as squamous cell carcinoma.
- Traumatic swelling of the upper eyelid (causesformations are designated in the name of this type) also occurs when insect bites, and hemorrhages resulting from any damage. This can also include postoperative swelling, although it may be caused by the body’s response to anesthesia.
- Edema of the upper eyelids, the causes of which -diseases of internal organs. Characteristic features in these cases may be their frequent repeatability, absence of pain, and preservation of the natural skin color. This form refers to the non-inflammatory form. These are all true symptoms of kidney, heart, lung and liver disease. In people with diseased kidneys, a common swelling of the body is often found, including swelling of the upper eyelid of the eye. Causes - the accumulation of fluid, its excess in the body.
When sinus is also swelling upper eyelids. The reason in this case is the filled maxillary sinuses, which are in close proximity to the eyes.
Causes of upper eyelid edema
Causes for the appearance of inflammatory edemathere may be any infectious diseases of the eye (conjunctivitis, barley, furunculosis, etc.), as well as colds - all that is associated with the occurrence of the inflammatory process, accompanied by fever, change in skin color, the presence of pain.
Утверждается, что компьютер не вызывает отека century, but overwork and fatigue of the body as a result of chronic lack of sleep may well provoke the occurrence of this disease. This is facilitated by poor nutrition (alcohol, salt, abuse of large amounts of liquid).
It can be stated that the causes of edema of the upper eyelids are sufficient, and none of them should be ignored.