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.
An injury is among the more common causes of puffy eyes. A range of different types of injuries may arise from a blow to the face and specifically the eye area, injury of the eyeball by contact lenses, to chemicals like pool chlorine and strong detergents, and even excessive rubbing of the eye can cause injury.