Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : December 19, 2017 12:49 PM IST
Is your face suddenly looking round? While you may not have on weight n your face, there could be other reasons why your face suddenly looks fuller. Here s what could be causing your ballooning face.
Water retention
Excess sugar, salt and alcohol intake can make your face look fuller suggests a study published in the journal Dermato-Endocrinology [1]. They can cause all your body s tissues including your face to hold on the water. So cut down on your consumption of these foods. When you are dehydrated, your body retains more water so make sure that you also increase your water intake.
Food intolerances
If you suffer from any food intolerance like gluten sensitivity or irritable bowel syndrome, you might complain of a fuller face suggests a study published in the Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives [2]. While it is unclear why IBS causes all the bloating on your face, it is best to visit your doctor to address any underlying issues that are causing the puffiness on your face. Here are four ways to reduce facial swelling.
Hormonal surges
If you notice any swelling in your face during that time of the month, it may just be wise to visit your gynaecologist. Your body experiences a spike in the hormone progesterone right before your periods which results in all the PMS symptoms including facial swelling suggests a study published in the International Journal of Women s Health [3]. Here are different types of swelling you should not ignore.
References:
[1] Schagen, S. K., Zampeli, V. A., Makrantonaki, E., & Zouboulis, C. C. (2012). Discovering the link between nutrition and skin ageing. Dermato-Endocrinology, 4(3), 298 307. https://doi.org/10.4161/derm.22876
[2] Benrajab, K. M., Singh, G., & Obah, E. (2015). Hereditary angioedema presenting as irritable bowel syndrome: a case of early closure. Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, 5(5), 10.3402/jchimp.v5.29114. https://doi.org/10.3402/jchimp.v5.29114
[3] Tasmania, P. M., Ribeiro, D. de O., Barros Guimar es, B. E., Machado, A. F. P., & Tacani, R. E. (2015). Characterization of symptoms and oedema distribution in premenstrual syndrome. International Journal of Women s Health, 7, 297 303. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJWH.S74251
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