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Is Puffiness Of Face Suggestive Of An Underlying Disease?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2015
Question: My face is getting fluffy or fulla-fulla after sleeping at weekends. This has been happening for last 3-4 months. Could it be a sign of any underlying disease?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please provide more information and upload a photograph

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I share your concern
Fluffiness or puffiness of the face might be related to certain metabolic or hormonal disease which I will be tell you better if you can provide me following information

your weight, height and built
Any history of polyphagia ( increase hunger), sweating or perspiration
Have you seen a doctor or ordered any investigation
Do you feel increase fatigue or weakness
If possible upload me a photograph

Please revert back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more accurately
Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (37 minutes later)
thanks doctor.

My height is 5.6 foot and weight 61 kg. I have history of bronchial asthma. My built is somewhat skinny. I am software engineer by profession working 8-12 hours on week days and another 3-4 hours in commuting daily through cab. Hunger and sweating seems normal to me.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
baseline investigations are advisable

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your reply
puffiness is not clearly visible in your photograph,
Since I can't physically examine you to get more clues , So I would advise you for a battery of tests like Complete hemogram Hemoglobin, CBC, Liver and kidney function test, Thyroid profile blood sugar and urine test.

You need not to worry, it doesn't seem to be a serious issue in the absence of any other associated complaints

Have multivitamin supplements for a month
If it persists or further increases than please consult a doctor fro aforementioned investigations and clinical examination to establish a diagnosis.

Hope this answers your question
Please feel free to ask for more clarification I will happily answer you
Best wishes
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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Is Puffiness Of Face Suggestive Of An Underlying Disease?

Brief Answer: Please provide more information and upload a photograph Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX I share your concern Fluffiness or puffiness of the face might be related to certain metabolic or hormonal disease which I will be tell you better if you can provide me following information your weight, height and built Any history of polyphagia ( increase hunger), sweating or perspiration Have you seen a doctor or ordered any investigation Do you feel increase fatigue or weakness If possible upload me a photograph Please revert back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more accurately Best wishes