Bags under my eyes

[Brianne]

This alternative doctor seen bags under my eyes the other day and told me I had a specific problem.. If anyone who reads this post is familiar with this practice , can you tell me what he said my problem is? I did not go to see him. I met him on the street. He is a friend of a friend.

[Brianne]

Come on people! Please ask your alternative doctor what he says bags under the eyes are signs of. Bags under the eyes must have be linked to the same problem weather you live in the West as well as the North ,South and East. A broken bone in the South has the same symptoms as a broken bone in the West!

[moderator3]

Brianne,

Bags under the eyes are caused by fluid collecting in loose skin or bulging fat deposits. Your body retains more fluid when you eat salty foods and when you’re tired. The area under your skin also tends to accumulate fluid when you sleep face down. Propping your head up on two pillows when sleeping will let gravity drain the eye area.

Bags under the eyes or dark circles are usually a hereditary trait—that is, it runs in families. The bags appear worse in people who suffer from allergies or who smoke.

You also have to be careful with any product that you put on your face or near your eyes. Some people are allergic to black mascara which contains a dye which many people are sensitive to. Other potential fixes include: putting cold compresses over your eyes, getting plenty of sleep, avoiding stress, cutting down on salt and protecting your eyes from the sun. If you smoke, quit! This will not only help your eyes but health as well.

If you notice that you are the only one in the family with "bags", you may want to consult with a doctor to identify other possible causes. You could be referred to an allergist who can help determine what you are allergic to and plan a course of treatment.

One user reported relief from taking calcium and magnesium supplements with vitamin D.

best wishes,

moderator3

[Jaspara]

Briane,
I would suggest cutting back on sodium, making sure you get enough rest, and use one of the ice bags, specifically made for the eye area, that you keep in the freezer.
If you should find that none of these techniques work to remove the problem and you are annoyed by it, make an appt. with a dermatologist and see if perhaps a skin product is causing this, and if it isn't the culprit, he/she could at least advise you as to what to do next, depending on the severity of the skin tissue, a plastic surgeon may be the next in line, but I wouldn't recommend it, if you are not bothered by it, since it is not uncommon in adolescents who have this tendency, and can dissapear in time.

Jaspara