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You Should Not Have A Puffy Face
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Why do you develop a puffy face
This swelling can become a life-threatening medical emergency when it involves both the face and the lining of the respiratory tract (which may cause difficulty breathing).
But if you're breathing fine, there's no need to call 911. You're probably experiencing general face swelling caused by one of the other medical problems below. Luckily, there's something you can do about most of them (whew!).
1. You've Got A Nasty Sinus Infection.
If the lining of your sinuses—the air-filled spaces between the eyes and behind your forehead, nose, and cheekbones—becomes inflamed or infected, they can get clogged with mucus. The pressure caused by that backup causes a dull ache around your eyes, greenish-yellow discharge from your nose, pounding headaches—and sometimes, a swollen face.
Most of the time, the infection is caused by a virus (translation: you don’t need antibiotics—just wait it out). Focus on resting, drink lots of fluids, and try an over-the-counter antihistamine, says Rosalyn Stewart, MD, associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
2. You Have An Abscessed Tooth.
Having a cracked or chipped tooth or an untreated cavity can allow bacteria to sneak into the pulp—the soft innards—of your tooth, where they can multiply, says Dr. Stewart. The abscess (a.k.a. infection) results in a collection of pus and swelling around the tooth or gums. Translation: You’ll have a wicked toothache and some jawline swelling.
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Your dentist can prescribe antibiotics and will likely have to perform a root canal to remove the infected nerve. In the meantime, saltwater rinses and over-the-counter painkillers can make you more comfortable.
3. You Have Cushing's Syndrome.
Cortisol is a stress hormone, but it also helps regulate your blood pressure, blood sugar, and a slew of other things. When too much of it gets pumped out by your adrenal glands, it can lead to Cushing’s syndrome, a condition characterized by a round, moon-shaped face, skin that bruises easily, and thicker or more body hair.
Cushing's syndrome affects women nearly three times more often than men, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), and it often crops up in people who have been on glucocorticoids, which help inflammation, per the NIDDK.
Left untreated, Cushing's syndrome can lead to heart attack, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, among other medical issues, says the NIDDK.
4. You're Allergic To Something.
Beyond causing red eyes and a rapidly emptying tissue box, an allergic reaction to food, pollen, or even a medication can cause facial inflammation, especially around your eyes and nose, says Dr. Stewart.
Angioedema can actually be caused by an allergic reaction to certain medicines, too, like aspirin, ibuprofen, and certain blood or heart pressure medications, Dr. Friedman says. The swelling will usually appear in the form of hives, usually on the lips and eyelids (think: Will Smith in the movie Hitch!).
5. You Have A Secret Sunburn.
Yep, it's possible to get a sunburn even if you don't feel like you've been soaking up rays. "Ultraviolet light exposure from your everyday activities adds up,†says Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital. “Not only can this cause redness, but in some cases, swelling as well.â€
6. You Have Cellulitis.
Nope, we're not talking dimpled skin here (that's cellulite). Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that can cause your face (or anywhere else on your body, tbh) to rapidly inflate and become hot and red, says Stewart.
If you develop these symptoms—and especially if the swelling spreads—high-tail it to the emergency room, stat. Left untreated, the illness can be deadly. And it's relatively easy to treat—a weeklong course of antibiotics should clear it up.
7. You've Got The Mumps.
Sounds old school, but this highly contagious illness is actually making a (scary) comeback. If you come down with mumps, you’ll likely have a headache, fever, and muscle aches, in addition to telltale chipmunk cheeks, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
If your doc confirms the condition through a saliva swab or blood test, your only choice is to wait it out. Most cases resolve in a few weeks, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
8. Your Thyroid Might Be Out Of Whack.
The butterfly-shaped gland in your throat pumps out a hormone that regulates your metabolism and body temperature. If it’s producing too little, metabolic changes can cause your subcutaneous tissues (a.k.a. the stuff underneath your skin) to get bigger. “Everything fills out a little,†says Dr. Stewart, referencing overall swelling.
9. You Have Pink Eye.
If the swelling is focused around your eye area, then you might be dealing with conjunctivitis (a.k.a., good ol' pink eye), a nasty infection or inflammation of the membrane lining the eyelids.
“Most causes of conjunctivitis are due to viruses, but it can also be triggered by allergies, bacteria, or even your contact lenses,†says Kristamarie Collman, MD, an Atlanta-based family medicine physician and health expert. “In addition to swelling, you may also have redness, tearing, or itchy eyes.â€
Dr. Collman says treatment for pink eye will depend on the type—it could be a viral or bacterial infection. "Viral conjunctivitis is typically treated with supportive therapy to include cool compresses and artificial tears for comfort," she says. "For a bacterial conjunctivitis, it will require antibiotic eye drops."
10. You Have Rosacea.
If you have rosacea (whether you know it or not), certain triggers can lead to a flare-up, Dr. Zeichner says. Hot weather, spicy foods, alcohol, and even emotional stress can all lead to facial flushing, burning, and even swelling.
Dr. Zeichner says a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and a daily application of sunscreen can help keep rosacea symptoms in check. Your dermatologist can also give you a prescription for a cream or pill that can help calm inflammation related to the condition.
11. You're Taking A Steroid.
While the presence of moon face might be an indicator of an underlying medical condition like Cushing's disease (as mentioned!), it can also be the result of taking prescribed steroids—and higher doses could lead to more significant side effects.
If you are struggling on a dose of steroids, then you should discuss with your doctor the possibility of reducing the dosage. Possible good news? Actress Sarah Hyland—who has been on prednisone as a result of a lifelong kidney condition—swears by using a face roller to reduce the appearance of a puffy face.
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Family, Health And Plans
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Birth and Control Methods
Birth control is/are method (s) used to prevent pregnancy.These methods are aimed at Promoting responsible Parenthood, spacing pregnancies Ultimately provides better life quality for mum and their children.When pregnancies are properly spaced,at at least 2years apart,mother's have time to recover from the previous preggy and previous children get alot of care and attentions and increases financial manageability.
The important decision to use birth control,the type of use should be weighed alongside the effects i.e benefits and risks.The desire for reversible and permanent method should also be weighed against the desired family size.A health care practitioner can help the couple make this decision with a clear explanation of what it all entails.
Please note,non of these methods has a 100%effective against STDs,while some posses a higher success rate than the others ;These control methods include
1.ABSTINENCE/NATURAL METHOD
Natural method maybe total or periodic; total abstinence involves complete retrieval of sexual intercourse.it is seen as the most effective method, therefore requires great self discipline,strong commitment and cooperation of both partners and it has no pessimism.
Periodic method involves avoidance of sex only during the female fertile period in the woman's monthly cycle,it is therefore unsuitable for women with irregular menstrual cycle.In practice, there are three types of periodic abstinence as follows….
a) Calenders method:This method uses the duration of the woman's previous cycles to predict the fertile period.Here,the woman records the length of each menstrual cycle o'er the last 6-12cycles.The days in which is likely and least likely to be fertile is calculated and abstinence is observed during the recommended time frame.
b)Basal body temperature:This method includes predicting a woman's ovulation by identifying an increase in body temperature following release of an egg from her ovary.This rise normally occurs 48hrs after the egg release.To avoid pregnancy,the woman will abstain from the time to three days after rise in temperature.
c)Billing Methods:This involves a woman's observation of change in the flow consistency of her cervical mucus.During ovulation,she will usually observe that her mucus has become thinner, slippery,stretchy and stringy(spinnbarkeit) and that this mucus becomes scanty and thicker during her non fertile period.Abstinence is observed during the time of wet , stretchy mucus and up to three days after.
2.CONTRACEPTION
These are Methods that interrupts the method of conception.These methods includes
a) Withdrawal Method:This method is super cheap but requires a lot of discipline and self control from the male partner.This involves the removal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation.It has a high failure rate.
b) Barrier Method:There are several types of barrier methods which includes
I)the male and female condoms
Ii) diaphragm
Iii) cervical caps
Iv) spermicides.
Condoms act as barrier between the vagina and the penis preventing seminal fluid from getting access into the vagina.In addition to preventing pregnancy,they offer protection against STDs.
Ii)the diaphragm are used by women,it is worn over the cervix just before a sexual act.They are used preferably with spemicidal cream for effectiveness and preventing the semen from reaching the cervical canal.
Iv) spermicides come in the form of foams,creams, and sometimes pessaries but have a short lasting effect.
c)IUCD:These are small plastic/metal devices inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.Although, they're reversible and do not interfere with intercourse,they don't protect it's user from STDs.This is strictly inadvisable for women who have had no children.
d) Hormonal:these comes in form of pills,implants and injectables.
The pills are available in different female hormones containing preparations which Ultimately prevents implantation and consequently pregnancy.the use of injectables is about the most popular in Nigeria as it is effective, convenient and offers privacy and is long lasting.
Implants are capsules containing hormones which are worn unde the skin of the upper arm usually.They are also long lasting and reversible.
As with most drugs,there are non contraceptive benefits as well as side effects of taking these drugs.It is therefore important to say that these drugs are not advisable to be used for self medication.
There's a category of hormonal contraceptive which is called 'emergency contraception'.these are popularly also called 'the morning after pills'.The most popular brand form is POSTINOR.This drug is erroneously used by women for birth spacing, they're also used for emergency scenerios like rape and burst condom.they are to be used within 72hrs of sexual exposure to be effective.
2.STERILIZATION
This is an irreversible form of contraception that involves tubal ligation (women)and vasectomy (men).This method is best convenient for couples who have completed their desired family size and has a high success rate.
3.OTHERS
Other methods includes….
a)use of breast feeding as a contraceptive:This works on the principle that in women who are exclusively breastfeeding, ovulation and therefore contraception is unlikely to occur.This is because,the suckling of the baby sends signal to the brain to stop ovulation.This method however,has a higher failure rate.
Birth control Services are readily available at the nearest hospital or health centre.Here, options available to you will be elaborated in details;both you and your partner will be helped to make an informed decision.
I hope your enlightened?If so,pls react and comment your questions below ðŸ¤
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