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.
1 As the day passes, the water is absorbed by the body and the eyes bags are gone. 2  Even inadequate sleep could be one of the causes of eye puffiness. 3  If you are not taking the 8 hour sleep everyday then there are chances of your eyes getting swollen. 4  It could because of the eating habits.