Everyone has checked their swollen appearance upon waking up in the morning. Persistent swelling in the body is also a sign that our body's metabolism is not functioning smoothly. Let's explore the reasons why swelling occurs after waking up.

 

It varies from person to person, but most people experience noticeable facial swelling after waking up. This is due to gravity. During the day, people are usually not lying down but sitting or standing. At this time, body fluids are pulled down into the legs by gravity. Therefore, if you stay in a sitting or standing position for a long time, the calves and other lower limbs may swell slightly. On the other hand, when sleeping, the body is lying flat, allowing gravity to evenly affect the entire body. As a result, more fluid moves toward the face than when awake. Especially in areas with little subcutaneous fat, like the eyelids, even a small accumulation of fluid can cause noticeable swelling.

Facial swelling can occur even from minor reasons in daily life. First, pressing your face into a pillow and sleeping face down, or using a pillow that is excessively high, can cause more swelling. This is because the cervical spine bends, stretching the neck muscles. Additionally, eating spicy, salty, and刺激 foods before bed can lead to more swelling the next day. Foods high in salt cause the body to retain water, leading to unnecessary fluid retention. Sleeping excessively or too little also has the same effect, as it disrupts the body's rhythm and hampers smooth metabolism. Stress accumulation is also one of the causes of swelling. When a person feels stressed, anti-diuretic hormone is secreted, which inhibits urine excretion. If urine is not expelled, the retained water remains in the body, causing swelling.

 

Is there a way to minimize swelling before going to bed? First, it is recommended to avoid eating food 1-2 hours before bedtime and to reduce salty foods. Excessive intake of sodium can cause swelling in the face and body, so adopting a habit of eating bland foods is advised. Instead of salty foods, try eating foods rich in protein and fiber. Foods such as pumpkin, seaweed, job's tears, beans, and potatoes mainly help with blood circulation and have diuretic effects, which are good for preventing swelling.

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Applying heat again can also help reduce swelling. The principle is to widen blood vessels to improve blood circulation and relieve edema. This can be done by placing a warm towel or a towel soaked in hot water on the swollen area. Exercising to sweat in the morning is also effective in reducing swelling. Simple body exercises without equipment, stretching, and walking—more than 30 minutes of aerobic exercise a day—are helpful in preventing swelling. Additionally, massaging the hands, feet, and face to stimulate lymphocytes repeatedly can aid blood circulation.

 

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Certainly, if you eat salty food in the evening and drink some water.

It seems to swell more in the morning...

 

I thought a cold compress would be good.

Warm towel... It seems effective when placed on swollen areas.

 

Stretching in the morning... It's also good to press firmly on the lymph nodes.