Hi,

Thanks for your query to healthcare magic.

Eyebags are very common specially in women of your age group due to menopause & ageing. they are usually due to displaced fat pads under the eye. However very rarely they can be due to serious health problems that cause fluid retention such as heart or kidney problems. Hence it is advisable to rule out these medical problems. consider visiting a dermatologist.

You can discuss treatment options like a good quality cosmetic products such as Obagi Elastiderm eye cream or gel, Non-invasive treatments like botox and fillers, pelleve facelift etc.

Diet and smoking are also important factors. Smoking reduces the body’s reserves of Vitamin C, so it is important to stop smoking and supplement if your diet is lacking. Finally the sun’s damaging rays are a big factor in the development of wrinkles. So it’s really important to keep your skin protected by using a good quality sunscreen. Also avoid self medication like steroids(cortisone) it can worsen your wrinkles.

Hope the information was useful. I'l be happy to clarify should you have any doubts/queries in this regards.

Take care

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Hello,

Thanks for your query to health care magic.

Two days of steroid cream will not cause sunken eyes and atrophy. But when fluid in the water bag drains out it will result in sunken eyes. Just XXXXXXX a good dermatologist and discuss the options i mentioned earlier.

It's probably related to ageing rather than anything very serious. So don't worry too much. You will be better soon.

If you have any other queries, I am happy to help or else close the query and rate it.

Take care
Dr Balaji chinnasami MD

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Hello,

Thanks for your query.

Eyebags could be due to partly fat pad and partly due to fluid accumulation. Eyebags becoming sunken in a span of few days indicates it had fluid component also. That is why positioning while sleeping like adding an extra pillow prevents fluid accumulation due to gravity and is usually recommended by doctors. Usually such phenomena happens with both eyes.

Hope this answers your query. If you have any further queries, I am happy to help you or else kindly close the query and rate it.

Dr. C. Balaji MD

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Hi,

As I discussed earlier, there are many treatment options available for water bags & sunken eyes. You will definitely be better after undergoing treatment for the same. You seem to be concerned very much, I understand your problem. Consult your dermatologist and you will feel better.

Sunken eyes result in decreased support to eyeball and hence can result in drooping.

Hope this answers your query. If you have any further queries, I am happy to help you or else kindly close the query and rate it.

Dr. C. Balaji MD

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Hi Madam,
Why not try few non surgical options like
1. Over the counter topical creams containing Vitamin C, E, A, K.
2. Elevate your pillows or add an extra pillow
3.Apply cold compresses to your eyes. Wet a wash cloth with cold water and apply it.
4. Use sunscreen under your eyes. It protects from harmful uv rays.
5. Eating fruits & vegetables.Fruits give you that fresh glow. Reducing smoking, alcohol, caffeine if any.
6. Having good sleep of atleast 7-9 hours. For that you should stop worrying about these eye bags too much.
As said already few days of hydrocortisone could not have caused sunken eyes. Its part of ageing.
There are plenty of options available. EVen cancer is curable nowadays.Cosmetic sugeries are safe and you can give a try. You need not be too much paranoid about them.

You will be fine. Just be patient.
If you have any other queries I am happy to help you or else kindly close the query and kindly rate it.

Dr. Balaji CHinnasami MD

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Dear Madam,
Thanks for your reply.

I understand that you have tried most of the treatment options i have mentioned. And its Sad that none of the treatment is working for you, usually most people respond to the standard treatments you have been receiving.
Im worried if there are any other underlying medical problem which is delaying your recovery. So i would suggest you to rule out medical problems by doing a complete health checkup.
wishing you speedy recovery.

Dr. Balaji CHinnasami MD

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Hi Madam,
Thanks for your query to health care magic. Sorry for delayed answer. Kind of busy with my clinic.
Any problem of kidneys affect water balance, any decrease in protein content can result in water bags and sunken eyes. So I request you to undergo a medical check up with physician who will examine you and order basic tests of kidney (renal function tests), liver function tests, thyroid function tests, complete hemogram. If everything is fine, then local causes of the eye and surrounding tissues only need to be addressed. Do some discussion & research with your friends and consult a good dermatologist.
POTS doesn't have any significant association with sunken eyes.
If you have any other queries I am happy to help or else kindly close the query and rate it.

Take care
Dr. Balaji CHinnasami MD

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