MOSCOW, 8 Jan. Puffiness can be a symptom of a wide variety of diseases. In an interview with Sputnik radio, Professor, Chairman of the Board of the Moscow City Scientific Society of Physicians Pavel Vorobyov told in which case it is worthwhile to see a doctor. Fluid retention in the tissues of the body, which is evidenced by edema, is sometimes associated with improper diet. For example, your face may look puffy in the morning from an overly spicy or salty dinner, or from alcohol consumed in the evening. But in a number of cases, edema is accompanied by serious diseases, in particular, of the endocrine and cardiovascular systems, as well as of the kidneys, noted Pavel Vorobyov, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Chairman of the Board of the Moscow City Scientific Society of Physicians. Moreover, a person is unlikely to be able to independently determine what is the cause of the violation of the outflow of fluid. Therefore, it is better to immediately treat the edema as an «alarming symptom» and consult a doctor when it appears, the professor advises. «Swelling of the legs, arms, face — these can be symptoms of completely different diseases.If it is old age, then swelling of the legs may indicate heart or venous insufficiency.If it is a young age and swelling of the legs or face, it is more likely a kidney disease, for example, pyelonephritis or glomerulonephritis.There is also an overactive thyroid gland — then a loose body, local edema. In severe diabetes mellitus, there can also be swelling, most often of the legs and, again, of the face, «- explained Vorobyov. In any case, it is not the swelling that needs to be treated, but the disease that causes them. Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis, he will prescribe therapy, the professor said. «Each such disease has its own approach. If it is, say, pyelonephritis, then antibiotics will be taken, if it is glomerulonephritis, then some of its forms are treated with hormones, anticoagulants. If it is edema in heart or venous insufficiency, diuretics are usually used. There is no single approach, therefore, if edema develops, you should definitely consult a doctor, «Pavel Vorobiev said in an interview with Sputnik radio. 
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