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Does anyone else have oedema around the eyes?

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CurdinHenry · 03/07/2026 10:14

Really swollen painful bulges of liquid that make me look about 20 years older first thing in the morning

Just wondering if this is a menopause thing or a thing I should get checked out more broadly

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ouchynose · 03/07/2026 14:30

Not an expert in anyway but I’d think puffy eyes are normal as part of aging - I have them. But puffy eyes that are bulging and painful I would want to speak to a GP about in case there is something else going on there.

ouchynose · 03/07/2026 14:33

Is it sudden or has it been gradually building up? If it’s sudden definitely go to GP, soon as possible.

Additup · 03/07/2026 16:10

This sounds like it could be down to very poor circulation, or even kidney issues OP. If I were you I'd make an appointment with your GP to get you heart/kidneys checked over.

Do you eat a lot of salt? That can cause water retention.

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