Why does the face swell in men: causes and consequences

• salty food at night As you know, 1 g of salt retains 100 ml of water. The daily norm of salt for an adult is 5 g. Usually it is exceeded several times. Excess salt always provokes swelling, but the lack of movement at night exacerbates the situation.

  One Big Mac contains half the daily salt requirement.

• Plenty of water at night The daily intake of water is 30 ml per kilogram of body weight, but most of it should be drunk before six in the evening. Excess fluid before bed will not do any good.

• Alcohol abuse Bust with alcohol, especially multiplied by lack of sleep, is a guarantee of morning swelling (at least, bags under the eyes). The fact is that drinking alcohol leads to intoxication of the body. And intoxication causes an influx of fluid, which is designed to remove toxins from the body.

• Lack of physical activity Obviously, with a sedentary lifestyle, stagnation of blood and lymph occurs, and a tendency to swelling appears.

• Protein deficiency Protein is directly involved in the removal of excess fluid from the body. Usually men do not exhaust themselves with diets, but protein deficiency is also possible with improper nutrition against the background of intense training. The required norm is 1-1,5 g of protein per kilogram of body weight, depending on the intensity of physical activity.

• Taking steroids to increase muscle mass Elevated testosterone levels lead to fluid retention in the body. Not to mention the fact that as a result of taking steroids, the synthesis of one’s own male hormone decreases. Excess testosterone tends to convert to the female hormone estrogen, disrupting hormonal balance and causing many unwanted effects.

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• Excess weight In physically strong, trained men, weight often does not fit into the norms of body mass index. Muscle mass acquired through strength training is not superfluous. Excess fat deposits. Obesity leads to metabolic disorders and fluid excretion. Edema often forms in the area of ​​​​the second chin and hernias under the eyes – after all, the subcutaneous fat is especially loose here.

• Sleep face on pillow In this case, fluid stagnation is associated with a purely physical cause – gravity. If in youth morning puffiness and bruising disappear very quickly, then over the years it is more and more difficult to get rid of them.

• Lack of sleep The processes of restoring the body and getting rid of toxins accumulated during the day do not have time to occur in full. One of the consequences is dark circles and bags under the eyes.

• Illiterate skin care Men are quite often not very picky about cosmetics and use face cream in the area around the eyes. This is mistake. The result may be swollen eyelids.

“Face cream is not suitable for the skin around the eyes: improper care can lead to swelling of the eyelids in the morning,” explains Ekaterina Turubara

• Allergy. First of all, the eyelids swell, then the whole face, tongue – it is urgent to take an antihistamine and call a doctor.

• Kidney disorders. Since it is the kidneys that remove fluid from the body, swelling in the morning can indicate problems associated with these organs.

• Heart problems. If the puffiness of the face is also accompanied by an unhealthy bluish tint of the skin, this is probably a matter of the heart. It is urgent to consult a doctor. After all, men are more likely than women to suffer from cardiovascular diseases.

• Hypertension. High blood pressure already implies a difficulty in the outflow of fluid in the body.

• Hormonal disorders. Edema is one of the symptoms of excess testosterone. However, like the female hormone progesterone, which is also produced in men. And, by the way, plays a significant role in the synthesis of testosterone.

• Injury. Any inflammation is almost always accompanied by swelling.

1. dissolve coffee in ½ tablespoon of hot water;

2. when it cools down, add yogurt or kefir and mix thoroughly;

3. add honey and matcha powder to the mixture (if using green tea, it must be crushed into powder).

1. cleanse the skin;

2. apply a mask with a brush on the face, as well as under the chin, along the line of the lower jaw;

3. leave for 15-20 minutes;

4. rinse with cool water and apply moisturizing care.

1. lightly wring out a napkin;

2. put on the face;

3. lie down with your eyes closed.

• Cold and hot shower.

• Wiping the face with an ice cube.

• Massage: soft circular movements along the lower eyelid from the nose to the edge of the eye, from the wings of the nose to the temples, from the center of the chin along the contour of the lower jaw to the ears.

• Try to eat right: control the amount of salt and sugar in food, and also include enough protein in the diet.

• Keep physical activity.

• Stick to the daily drinking norm (30 ml of water per 1 kg of body weight). As a result of dehydration, fluid is also retained in the tissues, as well as as a result of its excessive consumption.

• Do not abuse alcohol, do not forget to drink water at parties.

• Don’t take steroids.

• Try to take a physiological posture during sleep.