We are accustomed to the fact that from tiredness, lack of sleep,surge under our eyes may appear bags, circles. In adults, this fact does not cause much concern. But what if you notice circles under the eyes of children? Is this a disturbing symptom or a reason relatively unimportant? What should a parent do? How to find out why circles appeared? These and other questions we propose to make out.
Causes of dark circles under the eyes of a child
What can cause such an incomprehensible sign? There are several main reasons:
- Chronic lack of sleep or overwork.
- Hereditary factor.
- Vegetative dystonia.
- Anemia is iron deficient.
- Avitaminosis.
- Helminthiasis
- Periorbital idiopathic hyperchromia.
- The lack of water in the children's body.Lack of fluid lowers blood pressure. This especially affects the blood circulation in the eye region - dark venous blood begins to accumulate, which causes the circles under the eyes in children.
- On the contrary, drink plenty of water. In this case, swelling is added to the circles.
Note that the skin under the eyes is one of the mostthin. Its thickness is 0.5 mm, so blood and lymphatic vessels sometimes appear through it. If in the capillaries of this zone, venous blood begins to accumulate, known, as we noted earlier, in dark color, then the area under the eyes changes the light shade to brownish, bluish, grayish or even blackish.
Let us examine some reasons in more detail below.
Heredity
Circles under the eyes of children may be dueand hereditary factors. In some people, the vessels lie too close to the skin, which in the case of a thin eye can cause dark spots. There is no fat layer (as, for example, on the chin, cheeks), so the periorbital region darkens.
This feature is inherited. If it is inherent in the family of the child, then there is no cause for concern.
Overwork and VSD
What, in this case, are formed circles undereyes of children? It's all about cortisol, which is of great importance for the conservation of the energy resources of our system. Struggling with fatigue, the body begins to produce it twice as much. This is necessary so that we simply do not fall asleep on the spot.
This hormone of the adrenal cortex increases blood volume in the body. Vessels begin to overflow with it. Including those that are in the periorbital region.
To this reason, we will also assign vegetovasculardystonia (VVD). The disease is characterized by a chronic feeling of fatigue, loss of strength, general weakness of the body. Another characteristic feature of the IRR is pale and dry skin.
Iron-deficiency anemia
The cause of dark circles under the eyes of a childthis disease can also become. By manifestation, it is quite similar to the IRR. Pathology is associated with a significant decrease in hemoglobin level. As a result, the partial pressure of oxygen in the venous blood increases, hypoxia begins to manifest itself - an insufficient level of oxygen in the body.
In addition to dark circles, iron deficiency anemia is characterized by dizziness, chronic colds. With such warning signs, you should contact a specialist as soon as possible.
Avitaminosis
The cause of the circles under the eyes of a child can be avitaminosis:
- Lack of vitamins B9, B12, C leads to incomplete absorption of iron by the body.
- Lack of vitamin D.Chronic feeling of fatigue, which provokes the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. In addition, the bone tissue becomes fragile, chronic pain, and depressive states appear.
Helminthiasis
Why does the child have under eye circles? The cause of the disease can be the following type of helminthiasis:
- Giardiasis.
- Trichinosis.
- Opisthorchiasis.
Enzymes and substances generated by the vital activity of the parasites begin to accumulate in the child’s body. In parallel, dark circles also have the following symptoms:
- Decreased appetite.
- Allergy.
- Violation of the absorption of nutrients by the body.
- Delays in the growth and development of the child.
Idiopathic hyperchromia
Hyperpigmentation of the skin is characteristic of this phenomenon, not only under the eyes, but also in the eyelids. The reason is the overproduction of melanin pigment.
Hyperchromia is more common in people with darkhair and dark skin. But for specialists it is still a mystery why melanin in the periorbital region begins to be produced excessively. The phenomenon practically does not occur in infants, but can manifest itself with maturation.
This is the reason for the blue circles under the eyes of a child. When the baby is in the light, then with idiopathic hyperchromia, the periorbital areas of the eyelids also become bluish.
Kidney disease
If a child has a kidney disease associated withinflammatory processes in the glomeruli, it may appear dark circles under the eyes, as well as swelling of the eyelids and soft tissues after sleeping in this area. Such symptoms suggest postinfectious glomerulonephritis, which may be due to pharyngitis or tonsillitis caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci.
The following warning signs also manifest themselves:
- Increased body temperature.
- General weakness.
- Headache.
- Dyspnea.
- Pain in the lower back, stomach.
- Problems with the process of urination.
Color and reason
The color of the circles under the eyes may indicate the specific reason for their appearance.
| Bluish | Most likely, this is an individual feature of the child - the capillaries in the periorbital region are located close to the skin. |
| Bluish, purple | Color indicates fatigue or overwork. It may also indicate heart problems or hypoxia. If a child has a heart defect, thenThis symptom suggests the development of periorbital cyanosis - a local variety of this disease. Its cause is impaired blood circulation, an increase in the proportion of hemoglobin reduced (in other words, not combined with oxygen). |
| The black | A sign of dehydration or iron deficiency. |
| Yellowish gray | In plasma, the level of bilirubin bile pigment has greatly increased. |
| Brownish | Indicates a disease of the gallbladder or liver. |
| Reddish | Red circles under the eyes of a child are a sign of developing allergic reactions. |
Let's move on to the next section.
Other diseases
Circles under the eyes of a child (photo examples are presented throughout the article) may indicate the development of a number of diseases. Here is a list of them:
- Atopic dermatitis.
- Congenital liver cyst.
- Frontline
- Viral hepatitis.
- Hepatolentikulyarnaya degeneration.
- Adenoiditis.
- Pollinosis (allergic reaction to pollen).
- Bronchial asthma.
- Acute sinusitis.
- Tonsillitis.
- Sinusitis
- Diseases of the thyroid gland.
- Caries.
Diagnosis of the problem
From the above, it is clear that onlycircles under the eyes it is difficult to establish the only true reason for their appearance. It is worth contacting a pediatrician who will collect a full history, including all the diseases that the child has suffered during his life. It is important for the doctor to be aware of the pathologies, diseases of parents, close relatives, the daily regimen, behavior, and diet of a small patient.
In particular, the following examination is appointed:
- Blood tests, urine and feces.
- Ultrasound of the abdominal system.
- X-ray of the chest.
- Consultation of specialists - nephrologist, otolaryngologist, cardiologist, gastroenterologist.
Treatment
The child has circles under the eyes - what to do? This phenomenon is a symptom, so it is impossible to cure it specifically. It is necessary to eradicate the cause of this symptom.
Therefore, self-treatment is notis allowed. A disease that causes circles under the eyes can be very serious, diagnosed only with the help of special equipment. A comprehensive treatment plan is needed by the doctor.
For example, with a lack of vitamins are assignedmultivitamin preparations or medicines with specific properties. If the cause of dark circles is helminthiasis, then the child is prescribed antihistamine medicines in parallel with the observance of the rules of sanitary and hygienic behavior.
Prevention problems
The main direction of prevention is to prevent the manifestation of the cause of such a symptom. In addition, there are a number of general recommendations:
- Follow age-appropriate sleep / wakefulness.
- A variety of recreation - active, homely.
- Minimize the time spent at the computer, smartphone, TV.
- Sleep at least 8 hours a day.
- Balanced varied diet at least 4 times a day.
- Normal for age physical activity.
- Daily long walks in the fresh air.
- Minimization of stress, nervous overstrain, getting bright positive emotions.
Eliminate the circles under the eyes
If the circles under the eyes are caused by hereditaryfactors, then fight them, of course, is useless. You can use a harmless remedy, which, according to some experts, helps to reduce the level of skin pigmentation in the periorbital area. These are compresses from cold milk, which are applied under the eyes twice a day.
Helps get rid of the phenomenon itself andchilled chamomile decoction in filter bags. They need to put under the eyes for 15-20 minutes. Children help vitamins and facial massage. However, only a doctor should prescribe them.
Often enough to even out the diet - add more fruits, fish, vegetables, soups, meats, cereals, dried fruits and nuts. Exclude fast food, snacks, sweet soda.
Walking in the open air also helpsimprovement of complexion. However, their duration every day should not be less than two hours. It is necessary to combine this with high-quality healthy sleep - as we have already noted, at least 8 hours a day. Perhaps the child is chronically tired. Perhaps, it is worth refusing any section or additional occupations?
Circles and swelling under the eyes appear and from thatthat the child drinks a lot. During the day, he can replenish the water balance in unlimited quantities, but after six o'clock in the evening - no more than 1-2 glasses. This prevents the appearance of bruises under the eyes in the morning.
So we figured out the causes and their elimination. In any case, if you notice the circles under the eyes of a child, you need to play it safe and contact a specialist.
