Definition of

Irritation

Discomfort

Throat irritation causes discomfort that can make swallowing difficult.

Irritation is the action and effect of irritating . This verb, in turn, refers to causing morbid excitement in a part of the body ; make one feel anger ; or strongly excite natural affections or inclinations.

For example: "I can't use that type of deodorant since it irritates my skin," "The deputy's words caused irritation among those present," "I think officials should try to reduce the level of popular irritation to prevent overflows occur .

Irritation like itching

At the health level, irritation can occur with various disorders or diseases. Itching is known as skin irritation that leads the sufferer to want to scratch in search of relief. We can talk about generalized itching (when it is spread over several parts of the body) or localized itching (located in a specific area).

Pruritus irritation can occur due to environmental causes (such as heatstroke) or chemical causes (from touching a plant), be generated by a sting or bite, arise from an allergic reaction, or appear as part of an infectious disease.

Throat irritation , on the other hand, is a discomfort or itching that can make swallowing difficult. A cold , the flu, having something stuck or breathing through the mouth are some of the causes of throat irritation.

red eyes

Eye irritation can have different causes.

Eye discomfort

Eye irritation usually appears due to exposure to dust or as a result of an allergic reaction and is characterized by redness of the iris and annoying itching. Other possible causes are tension and fatigue . Let's see below some home remedies to combat it:

  • Keep your eyes closed for several minutes to relax them. At the same time, move them from right to left and from top to bottom.
  • Before going to bed at night, place a piece of cotton previously soaked in green tea, chamomile tea, or a fennel infusion on each eyelid.
  • Lie down and place a cold compress over your eyes for a minimum period of five minutes. Next, repeat the process with a warm compress. You can use a damp cloth or a gel mask.
  • Also with your eyes closed, place thin slices of potato or cucumber on your eyelids. It is worth mentioning that the temperature of the vegetables must be low. Once they become lukewarm, remove them and rinse your face.
  • Use cold compresses made of grated carrots or cloths moistened with the juice of this same vegetable, and let them act for a while, until you feel the inflammation relieved.
  • When the cause of eye irritation is tension, one of the best remedies is adequate rest and avoiding stressful situations at all costs.

On the other hand, if the irritation is caused by exposure of the eyes to extremely dry air or to closed and poorly ventilated environments, a possible solution is the use of artificial tears.

Mood irritation

Beyond the physical, the notion of irritation is used to name the agitation or exaltation of mood . The concept is linked to anger , annoyance or displeasure caused by a certain reason.

In this sense, we often talk about easily irritable people when they lose patience and quickly become offended in certain situations. These are individuals who, for different reasons, cannot stand certain jokes, or become upset when they cannot carry out their plans successfully. Although many tend to think that irritability is a personality trait that is impossible to eliminate or modify, it has its roots in unresolved problems, which must be identified and resolved to regain inner peace.