Purging in bulimia by vomiting can make the face and cheeks appear swollen or puffy due to effects on the salivary glands. The glands typically return to their usual size after habitual vomiting stops ...

If you’ve ever glanced in the mirror and noticed your face has ballooned in size, it can be a bit of a jump scare. After all, facial swelling isn’t as common as, say, a twitchy eyelid. A puffy face ...