Swelling Of Eyelids, Increased Cholesterol. What Precaution Should I Take And How To Reduce This?

Posted on Tue, 10 Jul 2012

Question: I am 40 years old. I have developed scar/swelling over my both eyelids. I suspect that my Cholestrol is increased over border line. what precaution should I take and how to reduce this?

Answered by Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani (4 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for posting your query.

You may be right,but one needs look for other causes also.

The common causes of swelling over eye lids are:

>Water retention in body due to any cause
>Changes in blood pressure
>Stress
>Fatigue
>Allergy due to any cause

It is better that you consult your family physician and get your self examined.

After examination if needed he may advised some investigations like hemoglobin estimation, blood sugar and lipid profile.

In mean time,

Please take healthy diet.
Avoid using any new cream or soap on face
Do regular exercise to remain fit and healthy.

I hope this helps.

Please write again if you have something more to ask.

In case you do not have further query, please accept the answer.

Wishing you all the best for time to come.

Regards,

Dr.Pragnesh

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