What causes occipital neuralgia? Occipital Neuralgia may occur spontaneously, or as the result of a pinched nerve root in the neck (from arthritis, for example), or as the result of prior injury or surgery to the scalp or skull. Sometimes âtightâ muscles at the back of the head can entrap the nerves.
Puffy, swollen eyelids and dark circles under the eyes can occur when you have an eye infection such as pink eye. These swollen eyes are caused by inflammation associated with the eye infection, which directly affects the neighboring eyelids. Also, dry eyes can cause general puffiness and swelling.
The simplest cause of puffiness is simply the pressure on your face while you sleep hours, especially if you don't turn much in your sleep. This will naturally go away as you wake up, but you can help the process by applying a cool, wet cloth to your face. Other common causes are: 1  Water Retention: The most common reason for a puffy face in the morning is fluid retention. The best way to avoid this is to limit alcohol and salt (sodium) intake and, perhaps counter-intuitively, drink more water to flush out the system. Allergic Reactions: A common cause of puffiness in the morning is an allergic reaction.