Red ugly bags under the eyes

Tommy Wall · Mar 23, 2016

Hi folks,

I don´t know if this post is correct by sending a pic of my red bag. If not I am sorry!
I am on TRT since some years and I don´t think I had this before ( I am older now though). It started for some years ago and only in the morning but now I have it the whole day. As you can see it is not nice, a hanging a red sack under my eye and far down as well. I know this forum is not a doc office but maybe someone could help me with some input. Water retention or and if what to do. Stop TRT or?
My doc says "oh it is most likely an allergy" yeh right I don´t think so.

Thx!!

Nelson Vergel · Mar 23, 2016

That looks like inflammation. Have you tried to use corticoid steroid cream on it?

Also, how is your alcohol consumption, sleep quality and kidney function?

Tommy Wall · Mar 23, 2016

I am a wine drinker( not a heavy drinker) but to confess probably a bit too much. My friends also drink more or less the same but no red bags. It does get worse after some glasses though. Could it be the alco?

Nelson Vergel · Mar 23, 2016

Genetics plus aging, alcohol, water retention (high salt intake,etc), can cause this.

Here is a good eye mask you can put in the fridge and then let it lay on your eyes:

http://www.amazon.com/Luxury-Hot-Co..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=0BSTYMCG1R2V3P5WA7H4

Tommy Wall · Mar 23, 2016

thx Nelson I will try. What I can I do or take to diminish water ret?

Vince · Mar 23, 2016

Tommy if you drink more water you will release more excessive water or should I say extra water?

Nelson Vergel · Mar 24, 2016

Here is a good discussion:

Water retention

Vince · Mar 24, 2016

1. Your blood is over 80 percent water and needs water to make healthy new blood cells.
2. Your bones are over 50 percent water and, you guessed it, need water to make healthy new bone cells.
3. Drinking more water actually helps lessen pain in your body by getting your lymphatic system moving. The lymphatic system is a network of nodes, tubes, vessels, and fluid that move waste out of your tissues. It requires water to function properly.
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5. Water lubricates your joints and helps reduce joint pain and protect against wear and tear.

6. Water regulates your metabolism so if you're overweight chances are you may need more water.
7. Water balances body temperature.
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9. Water alleviates dehydration (and I've already mentioned that most people are chronically dehydrated).
10. Every cell and organ in your body requires adequate water to function properly.
So, one of the quickest and easiest ways to improve your health is to start drinking more pure water every day. Be sure to drink water an empty stomach or you'll simply be diluting your digestive enzymes and making your digestion less effective.
And, choose purified water as much as possible (but get yourself a BPA-free water bottle so you won't pollute the planet with all those plastic water bottles. In wealthy, developed nations with plentiful access to water, we really have no excuses for not drinking enough water.

Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10...ater-that-you-may-not-know.html#ixzz43qe9lSzE