Ask the doctor: Baggy eyes
If your eyes get noticeably puffier and the puffiness doesn't go away, you should consider seeing a doctor. Puffy eyes can be a sign that you're retaining fluid, and fluid retention can be a symptom of serious kidney, heart, or liver disease. Similarly, if your eyes got puffy after you started a new medication, you should talk it over with your doctor. You may be having an adverse reaction.
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