I knew that eating salty food and sleeping would cause my face to swell...
Using a low pillow causes the face to swell...
It is recommended for those who visit this place frequently or grind their teeth while sleeping to wear a mouthpiece.
High pillows are bad for neck wrinkles and neck disc problems.
Since low pillows can also cause face swelling, it is important to find a pillow height that suits you.
The height and quality of the pillow really seem to be important.
I need to check the pillow...;;;
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Grinding your teeth while sleeping or using a low pillow can make your face swell more easily in the morning. / Photo = Clipart Korea
Many people wake up every morning with a swollen face, not because they ate salty food at night or drank alcohol. At this time, let's reflect on the sleep environment and posture. Certain sleeping positions and pillows can be the cause. Besides food, we explore the reasons that cause facial swelling every morning.
The habit of clenching your teeth while sleeping can easily cause facial swelling in the morning. The pressure generated when clenching is about 60 to 80 kg. When strong pressure is applied to the jaw, it can lead to the development of a square jaw or muscle tightness in the face. Preventing tense facial muscles can also improve blood circulation in the face, reducing swelling. To prevent teeth grinding during sleep, wearing a mouthguard can be helpful. Mouthguards can be purchased at a dental clinic, and simply wearing one every night before sleeping is sufficient.
Using a pillow that is too low can cause your face to swell. If the heart is positioned higher than the face, blood tends to pool in the head, leading to facial swelling. Habits such as putting your hand under the pillow or resting your elbows while sleeping are also signs that the pillow height may be too low. When the pillow is too low, it causes tension in the neck and shoulder muscles, making sleep uncomfortable, so people often put their arms under the pillow to adjust to a more comfortable height. Therefore, if you have these habits, you should check whether your pillow height is not too low for you.
Facial swelling can occur due to hormonal imbalance. When under stress, a hormone called cortisol is secreted. Cortisol is released from the adrenal glands located above the kidneys and can interfere with the body's salt metabolism, leading to facial edema. Additionally, stress causes the pituitary gland to release antidiuretic hormone. This hormone prevents the excretion of urine, causing water retention in the body and resulting in a swollen face. The thyroid gland also affects facial swelling. When thyroid hormone levels decrease, the glycosaminoglycan components in the dermis layer of the skin are not broken down. Glycosaminoglycans attract water, which causes the skin to swell.
