What causes swollen eyelids in children?

Sometimes parents wake up and find their children’s eyes are swollen. What’s going on? We all know that drinking too much water the night before can cause puffy eyes, and the same is true for children. So what other reasons may cause children's swollen eyes? Today I will introduce to you the three main reasons that cause children’s swollen eyes. Parents, come and learn about them.

The reason for the child's swollen eyes: drinking too much water the night before

If we adults drink too much water or have poor sleep quality the night before, it will easily cause puffy eyes the next day, and the same is true for children. If the child looks in good spirits, then parents do not need to worry too much. As long as they control the child's water intake at night and ensure that the child has a good sleep, the swollen eyes will disappear.

The reason why children's eyes are swollen: lack of vitamin D

Swollen eyes may be caused by dry eyes or vitamin deficiency. Children's bones are in the process of growth and development, and they need to supplement a certain amount of vitamin D every day. For children, it is beneficial to take an appropriate amount of cod liver oil every day (3-4 drops of concentrated cod liver oil per day).

The reason why children's eyes are swollen: kidney function problems

Children's primary nephrotic syndrome can also cause puffy eyes. If parents cannot find the cause of their children's swollen eyes, they must take their children to the hospital for examination and to confirm the cause. Urinalysis is an important method to detect kidney disease in children. Urinalysis can intuitively reflect the functional state of the kidneys. When healthy people undergo urinalysis, the urine protein index is usually negative. If the child's urine protein is positive in the routine urine test, then parents should pay attention, as the child is likely to have kidney disease and the child should be taken for timely treatment.

In fact, there are many reasons for children's swollen eyes. In addition to the reasons we mentioned, such as drinking too much water at night, spleen and stomach disorders, kidney problems, etc., the child's pillow is uncomfortable, the eyes are irritated, and the environment is polluted, etc., which can also cause children's eyes to swell. Parents should pay attention to observe their children's condition in life. As mentioned above, if you can't find the cause of your child's swollen eyes for a long time, going to the hospital for examination is the best way.