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Suggest Treatment For Dark Under Eye Circles In A 8 Year Old Child
Question: Our 8 year old grandson ( has a twin ) is enormously energetic, and gives his whole attention to all the things he enjoys - football, drawing, exploring, reading, etc. He has dark circles under his eyes, and after playing in our garden ( football ) looks very pale and listless, with dark circles under his eyes ( I sometimes think he is straining to see clearly, but it may be just tiredness ). I was really concerned about him today, though he and Ray had done a lot - singing, dancing, and the football ! His name is XXXXXXX and I felt that I should contact his mother, but I don't want to be a fussy, interfering Granny ! Please help . . .
Question : Should XXXXXXX be seen by a Specialist who treats these symptoms more seriously than the family doctor ?
Question : Should XXXXXXX be seen by a Specialist who treats these symptoms more seriously than the family doctor ?
Brief Answer:
Dark circles under eyes can be normal sometimes
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. Dark circles under the eyes are most likely caused by nasal congestion. If the nose is blocked, the veins around the eyes get larger and darker.
Nasal congestion can be caused by hay fever, sinus infections, colds or allergies. It can also be caused by large adenoids, which cause your child to breathe through his mouth more than his nose. Nasal congestion can also be a result of enlarged tonsils.
If you feel that your grandson doesn't have any of these findings leading to congestion, then there is nothing to be worried about.
If you see dark circles under your grandchild's eyes, it does not necessarily mean they have poor health or lack vitamins or nutrition. Children with a lighter complexion often appear to have darker circles under their eyes without any related health problem.
Often the child with dark circles also looks pale, but this is not a sign of anemia. Instead, the congestion or puffy skin makes the surrounding area appear pale.
Hopefully this will help you. For any further questions, you may contact me.
Take care
Dark circles under eyes can be normal sometimes
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. Dark circles under the eyes are most likely caused by nasal congestion. If the nose is blocked, the veins around the eyes get larger and darker.
Nasal congestion can be caused by hay fever, sinus infections, colds or allergies. It can also be caused by large adenoids, which cause your child to breathe through his mouth more than his nose. Nasal congestion can also be a result of enlarged tonsils.
If you feel that your grandson doesn't have any of these findings leading to congestion, then there is nothing to be worried about.
If you see dark circles under your grandchild's eyes, it does not necessarily mean they have poor health or lack vitamins or nutrition. Children with a lighter complexion often appear to have darker circles under their eyes without any related health problem.
Often the child with dark circles also looks pale, but this is not a sign of anemia. Instead, the congestion or puffy skin makes the surrounding area appear pale.
Hopefully this will help you. For any further questions, you may contact me.
Take care
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