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My face puffiness is not going
I am having face puffiness from 4 weeks going ups and down the puffiness started after supari and tambaku consumption and I have left it before 4 weeks and I also have throat infection and cold flu before 4 weeks the puffiness is not going when I am busy or take the steam it reduces but when I sit it comes back
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Possible Causes of Persistent Facial Puffiness
1. Post-infectious / allergic
Cold/flu or throat infection can cause sinus congestion → puffiness under eyes, worsens on sitting due to venous congestion.
Allergic rhinitis or sinusitis can mimic this.
2. Kidney involvement (very important in teenagers)
Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (after throat infection).
Classically causes facial puffiness, periorbital edema, especially in the morning.
Needs urine test (proteinuria/hematuria) and renal function tests.
3. Nutritional / lifestyle
High salt intake, irregular sleep, dehydration.
4. Less likely but to be kept in mind
Thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism → periorbital puffiness, generalized edema).
Nephrotic syndrome.
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Red Flags to Rule Out Immediately
Puffiness with swelling of legs, decreased urine, frothy urine, or cola-colored urine → suggests kidney disease.
Persistent puffiness despite rest.
Shortness of breath, generalized swelling.
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What Should Be Done
1. Clinical examination (BP, edema, throat check).
2. Investigations
Urine routine & microscopy (protein, RBC).
Serum creatinine, urea.
ASO titer (if recent throat infection).
Thyroid profile (if persistent).
3. ENT evaluation if sinus/allergic cause suspected.
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Advice for the Patient
Since puffiness is persistent for 4 weeks, he should not ignore it.
Needs at least a urine test + kidney function test to rule out kidney involvement after throat infection.
Avoid excess salt, ensure good hydration, proper sleep.
Continue to avoid tobacco/supari completely.
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👉 In short: This is not just from supari/tambaku. The most concerning possibility is post-infectious kidney problem (post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis or nephrotic syndrome), so a doctor visit and urine test are strongly advised.
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Lack of hydration ?
Lack of protein ?
Add natural source of protein, sprouts, lots of Daal, paneer, cheez
etc.
Need lot of patience.
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Thyroid profile, hb
Urine complete n microscopic.
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Can be due to lack of water intake...
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Maybe due to hypoproteinaemia or otherwise
More detailed history is desirable
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Give detailed history, does the ability to open mouth has reduced? Do you feel difficulty swallowing food? Do you have mouth ulcers?
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