Breaking blood vessels

megstervt · November 2015

I know this question could easily fit in the daily symptoms thread, but I'm feeling a little AW-ish and also I don't think the symptoms thread has been started yet today.
Does any else experience blood vessels breaking in their face or eyes from vomiting? My face looks like I have a horrible red/purple rash. I guess I'm wondering if anyone knows of anything I can do to help prevent it and/or good makeup tips for covering it up while it heals.

MamaBish · November 2015

It's normal. Are you dry heaving or actually vomiting? If you have something in there to bring up (gross, I know) it's actually easier on your body. I drink water just so something can come up and it won't be so painful.

PugsandKisses · November 2015

Yes, it is called petechiae. It is common and does go away (for the most part).

megstervt · November 2015

Thanks guys! I figured it was normal and not harmful as it happens any time I'm sick. I am mostly dry heaving so will try the water trick!

knitmama · November 2015

Yes! I've even broken one in my eye from throwing up. It goes away.

megstervt · November 2015

Thanks! I know it goes away. Just trying to figure out tips to minimize it (if possible) and cover it up until it does heal. It's really bad, like all over my cheeks, under my eyes, on my eyelids, in my eyeballs, forehead, etc. maybe I need to just invest in some good makeup for the time being.

Eta: typo

PugsandKisses · November 2015

megstervt said:
Thanks! I know it goes away. Just trying to figure out tips to minimize it (if possible) and cover it up until it does heal. It's really bad, like all over my cheeks, under my eyes, on my eyelids, in my eyeballs, forehead, etc. maybe I need to just invest in some good makeup for the time being.

Eta: typo

Cool water and ice helps. Around your eyes, try putting a wet spoon in the freezer for 20 minutes then put on your closed eyes.

megstervt · November 2015

I love the spoon idea! Thanks @PugsandKisses

msuzannah · November 2015

Yes. I have this and it's awful! I pop them in my eyes a lot! My husband say it makes me look kind of scary

dvg716 · November 2015

I get this and for makeup, I have a green toner from smashbox that helps with redness I use before foundation...it helps

megstervt · November 2015

Thanks @dvg716! Going to stop by the store tomorrow and look for some. My days of no makeup to work is gone.

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