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Why do eyes get swollen and puffy from crying?

Asked by joli (633points) August 25th, 2007

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I would assume it is becuse the basic crying principle is to flood the eye as to remove potential harmful agents. Inflammation is just a natural reaction of the body attempting to protect itself.

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