Can thyroid problems cause swollen eyes?

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• walksonthabeach

  11/15/2012

  Yes, the thyroid problems may cause the swollen eyes. Since you have the thyroid problems, the immune system in the body will be decreased which can be seen from many reactions. The eyes may easily get the bacterium which may cause the eye problems. The swollen eyes may be caused by the coming bacterium or the disorder of the body. There are many reasons to cause the thyroid problems which you should get avoid of it. The first reason is the iodine intake. Either too high or too low amount of iodine intake will cause the thyroid problems. The second main cause is the unbalance in the psychology. The pressure and bad mood can not only affect appetite sleep but also affect the immune function and body health which will easily cause the thyroid problems. The third one is the uneven diet. Most patients tend to be pay attention to the intake of food with high quantity of heat. They have neglected the fruits and vegetables intake. The last cause is the trauma infection, trauma car accident hurt and a cold which are likely to cause body infection disease and cause thyroid problems. You should have the good diet which may help you cure the thyroid problems which at the same time eliminate your swollen eyes.

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• Jason

  11/15/2012

  There are many problems that can cause swollen eyes, and thyroid also can lead to swollen eyes. Eye swelling results from a lot of problem,such as allergic reactions, animal dander, foods, and medicines. There are hundreds of medications that can help alleviate swelling, but only the doctor can fix the problem because swollen eyes can caused by many problem. Seek medical help from a medical professional who can help you solve this problem completely.

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