It is seen that even after complete sleep, the eyes of many people appear swollen or there is bulge in the eyes and people think that this is happening due to lack of sleep. But in medical condition it is called Proptosis, in which there is a problem of bulging eyes and it can gradually take a serious form, hence you should not ignore the swelling in the eyes because it can have these five reasons.
Hyperthyroidism: According to doctors, the main cause of bulging eyes is hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid gland. Actually, it is present in front of the neck, the hormones released from it affect the eyes and this causes swelling in the eyes.
Orbital cellulitis: Due to orbital cellulitis, the risk of proptosis increases, not only this, it also increases the chances of neuroblastoma and leukemia and it can also gradually cause the problem of bulging eyes, especially in children. This causes swelling under the eyes. it occurs.
Graves’ disease: Graves’ disease is a type of autoimmune disease, which is the main cause of hyperthyroidism and eye swelling. This disease can develop at any age, especially women between 30 to 60 years of age are most at risk.
Bacterial infection: Sometimes bacterial infection can also cause swelling, irritation, redness or pain in the eyes, these are usually caused by change in weather, sunlight, dust, soil or rain.
Sarcoidosis: The risk of bulging eyes is also highest in sarcoidosis. Actually, granulomas or inflammatory cells start increasing in the body of people suffering from this disease and this increases the risk of organ inflammation and due to this, swelling starts in the eyes, liver, heart and brain.
Published at : 22 Apr 2024 06:52 PM (IST)
