Any person has encountered such nuisance as dark circles, bags or bruises under his eyes. The cause of bruising under the eyes can be anything - from overwork to illness of internal organs. Let's consider all in more detail.
Cause of bruising under the eyes
If you maintain a healthy lifestyle, do not experience constant stress, do not experience chronic fatigue and devote enough time to sleep, and bruises under the eyes do not go away, then you need to see a doctor. Pronounced bruises are often the first symptoms of a disease of the internal organs. Other symptoms of this disease may not occur for a long time. Is it worth the worry? Yes, it is.
If no diseases of the internal organs are found, and circles constantly appear, then it is worth considering what is the reason for this.
The main reasons may be the following:
- lack of vitamin C. In this case, you need to eat more citrus fruits or drink vitamins;
- smoking. Nicotine constricts blood vessels and the skin does not receive enough oxygen, therefore it gets a bluish tint;
- visual overwork. Sitting at the computer for a long time can also lead to dark circles the next morning. It is necessary to take breaks while working behind the monitor.
Often the cause of bruising under the eyes is a banal lack of sleep. This happens because from lack of sleep the skin on the face becomes paler, and the blood vessels of the eyes against its background become more noticeable. You should also not drink a lot of tea or coffee at night. It is better to drink mineral water.
As a result of an allergy to any substance, dark circles may also appear under the eyes.
Nervous strain is also a common cause of bruising under the eyes. At this time, the process of elimination of toxins in the skin slows down and it does not receive the necessary amount of moisture and oxygen.
Bruising under the eyes can be caused by swelling of the eyelids. This happens due to the expansion of blood vessels and pouring their blood. This happens due to impaired fluid metabolism in the body. The main factors leading to swelling of the eyelids:
- diseases of the thyroid gland, kidneys, liver and cardiovascular system;
- alcohol;
- side effects of certain drugs;
- smoking;
- excessive consumption of salty and spicy foods;
Also, the cause may be age and heredity. The older a person, the fat layer that is under the skin of the eyelids becomes thinner. This results in bruises or dark circles.
As for age, then it is not clear why the child has bruises under the eyes?
Bruises under the eyes of a child
Many parents are a little scared. The causes of bruising under the eyes of a child can be completely different. This may be an innate feature. If the child is peppy and healthy, then there is no reason for concern. Swelling can be removed with light massages.
Lack of vitamins or a recent illness can also cause dark circles in a child. Fatigue and chronic lack of sleep are also among the main causes of the appearance of bags. The appearance of circles under the eyes is also due to a lack of iron in the body of a growing child. If the child’s circles do not go long enough, besides, he begins to feel bad - this may be a symptom of intoxication or impaired renal function. In addition, dehydration, endocrine disease, or parasites may be the cause. In this case, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Now it became clear why bruises under the eyes appear in both the child and the adult.
Proper nutrition, fresh air, good sleep - all this will help to stay in good shape and will prevent the appearance of bruises under the eyes.