Swelling of the eyes when patients wake up every morning may be related to improper diet before going to bed, kidney disease, blepharitis, eye allergy and other reasons.
1. Improper diet before going to bed: If the patient drinks more water or eats too salty food before going to bed, it may lead to the accumulation of water in the body, because the skin at the eyelid is relatively thin and the subcutaneous tissue is relatively loose, which makes it easier for edema to occur. Usually no special treatment is needed, and it can be relieved after resting.
2. Kidney disease: glomerulonephritis, renal failure and other kidney disease patients, because the glomerular filtration rate decreases, the body can appear water and sodium retention, the patient may appear eye swelling, can also be accompanied by lower limb edema and other discomforts.
3. Blepharitis: Blepharitis refers to purulent inflammation of the glands of the eyelids, and under the stimulation of inflammation, patients may experience swelling of the eyelids. If the patient sleeps on an unclean pillowcase or duvet cover, blepharitis may occur, and the patient may experience eyelid swelling, congestion, pain and other discomforts.
4. Eye allergy: If allergic patients sleep in contact with allergens on duvet covers and pillowcases, eye allergy may occur, and patients may experience eyelid swelling, as well as eyelid itching and other discomforts.
It is recommended that patients with significant eye swelling seek medical attention to assess their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.