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What Causes Puffiness And Darkness Around Eyes At Higher Altitude?

Hello. I m just curious if people get puffiness around the eyes more at higher altitude. We moved from CA to CO two years ago and I ve noticed that myself, husband and our children seem to have puffiness and darkness around our eyes that we didn t have two years ago.
Fri, 20 Mar 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Dark pigmentation can occur at high altitude and this is because of increased amounts of ultraviolet radiations.
Puffiness around the eyes can occur due to salt and fluid retention in body.
High salt, high refined carbohydrates, high sugar in diet can all cause water retention and puffiness.
Puffiness is unlikely to be associated with high altitude or any other environmental factors.
Reduce the intake of salt, refined carbohydrates and sugar in diet and add regular exercising and then observe for the change.
Dark pigmentation can be avoided using sun guard when outdoors.

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Dr Shailja Puri
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What Causes Puffiness And Darkness Around Eyes At Higher Altitude?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Dark pigmentation can occur at high altitude and this is because of increased amounts of ultraviolet radiations. Puffiness around the eyes can occur due to salt and fluid retention in body. High salt, high refined carbohydrates, high sugar in diet can all cause water retention and puffiness. Puffiness is unlikely to be associated with high altitude or any other environmental factors. Reduce the intake of salt, refined carbohydrates and sugar in diet and add regular exercising and then observe for the change. Dark pigmentation can be avoided using sun guard when outdoors. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri