Why Do Eyes Swell After Sleeping

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidErasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity, MPT, BPTh/BPTPhysiotherapist

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Kindly do exercises that are listed below 2. Standing extension how it helps – this standing extension helps reverse what you do on a daily basis (hunching)… since most bulging discs and herniated discs are caused by poor posture and repeated flexion of the spine (esp bending fwd in bad posture), this stretch helps push the disc back to neutral position. How to do it – begin this exercise by standing up with good posture. Now take both hands and place them on both sides of your lower back. Now with the help of your hands push your pelvis forward and extend your spine back. Follow the extension with your neck so that you end up facing the ceiling. – start with 10 repetitions and do 2-3 sets. – this one is particularly great to do when you need a break from sitting at your desk. ** this should not cause any pain. If you feel pain during it is not a good one for you. In that case, stop and try some of the other exercises below instead. 3. Half cobra pose (prone lumbar extension) how it helps – the half cobra stretch helps to push the disc material back towards the center of the inter-vertebral disc to allow for improved healing. The goal of repeated lower back extension is the “centralization of symptoms”, which basically means pain that travels down the affected leg to the foot should come back up closer to the low back – which will in turn alleviate the pain. How to do it – begin this exercise by lying on your stomach (prone position) and slowly prop yourself up on your elbows while keeping your hips in contact with the floor. – hold the prop-up position for 10-15 seconds before returning to the prone position (lying face down). – gradually increase to holding the end position for 30 seconds. Aim for 10 repetitions of this stretch. ** initially, you may not be able to tolerate this position very well, so make sure you start slowly and carefully. If there’s any pain, try a different exercise instead. 4. Full cobra pose (advanced extension) how it helps – this stretch is based on the same principle as the half cobra pose above. This advanced extension helps to push disc material back towards the center of the intervertebral disc, with the goal of alleviating pain symptoms. How to do it – once you’ve mastered the half cobra pose, you can increase the difficulty by moving to the advanced version of this stretch. Begin this exercise by lying on your stomach in the prone position (lying facing down) and slowly press up on your hands while keeping your pelvis in contact with the floor and lower back relaxed. – hold the prop-up position for 10 seconds. Aim for 10 repetitions of this stretch. – eventually try to hold this pose for longer if it feels good (20-30 seconds). ** if you feel pain during this exercise, it is not a good one for you. In that case, stop and try some of the other exercises instead. 5. Cat-cow how it helps – this is one of the most popular herniated disc exercises. By combining two yoga poses, the cat-cow stretch can help to relieve pressure on the herniated disc by opening the intervertebral disc space. It also improves mobility of the spine, which may help to relieve disc herniation pain and speed recovery. How to do it – begin this stretch on your hands and knees. Inhale and let your stomach “drop” towards the floor as you look up towards the ceiling. – follow this by exhaling and slowly rounding your spine while pressing into the floor with your hands and slightly curving your neck to look at your feet. – aim for 10 repetitions of this stretch and do 2-3 sets. How it helps – this exercise will help strengthen and stabilize your lower back and deep spine muscles. This will help you to maintain a good posture and avoid future episodes of herniated discs. How to do it: – begin on your hands and knees with your hands positioned under your shoulders and knees positioned under your hips. – raise your left arm and reach it forwards until it is aligned with your torso; at the same time, kick your right leg backwards until is it aligned with your torso. – hold this position for 2-3 seconds before slowly returning to the starting position. – repeat with your right arm and left leg. – alternate sides for 10 repetitions and do 2-3 sets. ** ensure that your head, neck, and back maintain a neutral alignment to minimize stress on your neck. Plank: how it helps – just like the bird dog, this “core” exercise will help bring your pelvis into right position by strengthening the deep spinal muscles and glutes (butt muscles). How to do it – begin lying on your stomach with your forearms against the mat. – engage your core and lift your body so that you are resting on your forearms and toes. – start with 10 second holds and work up to 30 second holds, do 2-3 sets. ** ensure to keep your back straight throughout the entire exercise – spine in neutral position. Thoracic expansion if you’re using a chair, sit facing forward and allow your upper body to fall over the back of the chair. Extend your arms above your head for a deeper stretch. Hold either position for 10 seconds and release. Repeat 3 times. Can tight neck muscles cause vertigo. Your inner ear might not be the culprit. Vertigo is the technical name for dizziness, especially the type where it feels like the room, or the patient, is spinning. Theneck structures most likely to cause vertigo are a muscle called the sternocleidomastoid (scm for short) and the uppermost joints of the spine shin pain 1.Keep your legs elevated. 2.Use ice packs to reduce swelling. Shop for cold compresses. 3.Take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, such as ibuprofen (advil) or naproxen sodium (aleve). Shop for ibuprofen and naproxen sodium. 4.Wear elastic compression bandages. 5.Use a foam roller to massage your shins. Finger stretch 1.Place your hand palm-down on a table or other flat surface. 2.Gently straighten your fingers as flat as you can against the surface without forcing your joints. 3.Hold for 30 to 60 seconds and then release. 4.Repeat at least four times with each hand. Scapular dyskinesis technique #1: overhead wall rollout this is a great exercise for retraining scapulohumeral rhythm and activating the serratus anterior as well as integrating shoulder flexion with core stability. 1.Stand leaning against a wall with an ab-wheel in your hands 2.Protract your scapulae 3.Slowly roll the ab-wheel up the wall and ensure you’re shrugging your shoulders to elevate your scapulae as your arms rise up while keeping tension in your core to avoid lumbar extension 4.Roll back down slowly and with control and return to the initial position. 5.Breathe naturally throughout the movement scapular dyskinesis technique #2: supine serratus activator this activation technique will help reset your scapulae in the correct position, while reactivating the inhibited posterior muscles of your shoulder. 1.Lay on your back with legs bent, feet flat and arms by your side 2.Bend your elbows so your fingers are pointing up towards the sky with palms facing together 3.Drive your elbows into the ground to activate the lats and posterior deltoids without trying to pinch your scapulae together 4.Picture your chest opening and the medial border of the scapulae moving up into your body and hold for 5 seconds 5.Relax briefly and repeat. 

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Dr. Jayvirsinh ChauhanMD - Homeopathy, BHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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The trigeminal nerve supplies the whole one side of face, gums, ear etc.. So proglems in teeth can cause pain on the whole side of face. 

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Dr. Krishnan Nair M PMBBS, DPHGeneral Physician

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Dear Lybrate reader, continuous sneezing, itching in eyes and watering from eyes are symptoms of allergy -- in your case --you have to take medicines for control of allergic reaction from an eye doctor and ent doctor---this is for -- reducing your symptoms - simultaneously --try to find -the items with which you had contacted just before the allergic symptoms started and note it down ---by this process you can find many items like --room dust ; smell of kerosine ; smell of old papers; junk items like gunny bag left in unused areas of home ; smell of kerosene burning ; pollen grains in garden; sudden exposure to cold when you come out of your room ; some food items like shell fish ; feeling of anger in you ---etc producing sneezing etc in you ---these are your allergens ---once you had got a confirmed list of allergens ---you can avoid them and save yourself from a bout of sneezing etcmobile.allergy clinics also will help you to find some of your allergens. So be happy; smiling ; confident ; optimistic and treat the allergy as soon as it starts and continue your effort for eliminating new allergens from your life --- 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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It can be because of sinusitis or polyp nose or allergic rhinitis or sore throat or dns or adenoids etc. I need detail of case. In the meanwhile follow this 1. Do saline gargles daily. 2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also. 3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of ac. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, when there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected. 4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat. 5. Sleep with an extra pillow under your head-- elevating your head will help relieve congested nasal passages. If the angle is too awkward, try placing the pillows between the mattress and the box springs to create a more gradual slope. 6. Treat that stuffy nose with warm salt water-- salt-water rinsing helps break nasal congestion, while also removing virus particles and bacteria from your nose. 7. Blow your nose often (and the right way)-- it's important to blow your nose regularly when you have a cold rather than sniffling mucus back into your head. But when you blow hard, pressure can carry germ-carrying phlegm back into your ear passages, causing earache. The best way to blow your nose: press a finger over one nostril while you blow gently to clear the other. Homeopathic treatment has very encouraging results. Consult online for details. 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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Puffy eyes generally result from a variety of factors, including: 1.Overconsumption of salt, which causes fluid retention 2.Allergies that can cause inflammation and swelling 3.Sinus problems 4.Dehydration 5.Fatigue and lack of sleep 6.Stress 7.Crying 8.Aging 9.Inherited facial features. 

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Dr. Aanand JAdvanced AestheticsAyurvedic Doctor

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All reports are normal. But send once skin picture of that spot it's are psoriasis or vitiligo. After seeing tell u. 

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Dr. Suman SaurabhOrthopedic Doctor

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Hi lybrate-user! it seems that you have cervical spondylosis. There are certain things you should avoid. You should sleep in proper posture and don't be seated for long time. Avoid using smartphone for long time. You should regularly do neck exercises. Osteoporosis doesn't tend to cause neck pain itself, it's more related to back pain so getting treatment of osteoporosis for neck pain seems irrelevant. You should see a physiotherapist and and orthopedic doctor for this. 

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Dr. Sushma ShahMBBSGeneral Physician

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Vericose vein on testical. No treatment, tight underwear is correct. Lazy sleepy no relation. A to z cap one at night two weeks after dinner. 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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Follow this 1. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic) or any seasonal fruit or soaked almonds and a glass of water first thing in the morning (within 10 mins of waking up). No only biscuits or rusk will not do. 2. Don't overeat 3. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. U should eat whatever your mother or grandparent eat in bfast. I mean to say whatever is your traditional food. If punjabi eat paratha, if belongs to south then take idli/ dosa etc. 4. Have light meals every 2 hours (in addition to your breakfast, lunch n dinner) e.g. Nariyal paani, chaach, a handful of dry fruits, a handful of peanuts, any fresh n seasonal fruit, a cup of curd/milk etc 5. Finish your dinner at least 2 hours before going to sleep. 6. Maintain active life style7. Avoid fast foods, spicy n fried foods, carbonated beverages 8. Take a lot of green vegetables n fruit. 9. Drink lot of water.10. Everyday preferably sleep on same time exercise in the form of yoga, cycling, swimming, gym etc.Till lock down do suryanamaskar every day. for this homeopathy offers good results. Consult online. 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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R u stressed? Take adequate sleep. Sleep deprivation can cause dark circles. Use some sunblock with SPF (at least 50) every time you go out in sun. U can do the following 1. Tomatoes--Mix one teaspoon of tomato juice with one and a half teaspoon of lemon juice. Gently apply this mixture on your dark circles and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Rinse it off well with cool water. 2. Cucumber- VCut a fresh cucumber into thick slices and chill it for about 30 minutes. Place the slices on the dark circles for about 10 minutes. Wash the area thoroughly with water. 3. Raw Potatoes -- Grate a couple of chilled potatoes to extract the juice. Soak a cotton ball in the juice and place it on your closed eyes. Make sure the juice covers the dark circles entirely. Allow the juice to sit for about 15 minutes and rinse your eyelids well with cool water 4. Rose Water -- Soak cotton eye pads in rose water for a few minutes. Place the soaked pads on your closed eyelids. Leave them on for about 15 minutes. 5.Apply cool tea bags or an ice cube wrapped in soft cloth to your eyes daily. 6. Regularly undergo meditation and perform some exercise. U need proper constitutional med to get permanent relief. Ask for consultation so that I can help you better. 

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